How to do a roofing health check

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The roof protects the home, ensuring that home is dry while also stopping heat from escaping. The functions of the roof make it one of the most important parts of the building. Therefore, it is important to ensure the roof is in good health. It is also advised that you perform a comprehensive health check on your roof before harsh weather sets in, to make any repairs where necessary.

Clear Gutters

Gutters perform an important job and if blocked or damaged, can lead to serious damage to the home. Damaged gutters could lead to water building up and subsequently leak through eaves and run down internal walls.

The first step to clearing gutters is to get a ladder and check for debris or leaves that could stop rainwater from flowing. Once the debris is cleared, check for damages and replaces as appropriate.

You can replace the guttering yourself if you are sure of your capabilities. Otherwise, contact a professional to help in fixing the problem.

Damaged tiles

The winter is synonymous with damaged roofing tiles. Roofing tiles usually become loose, broken or cracked during this time. Spotting damaged roofing tiles is quite easy. However, replacing the damaged tiles can be sometimes difficult, as it requires climbing onto the roof. It is therefore advised that you hire the service of a professional to avoid exposing yourself to the health and safety risks associated with replacing damaged tiles.

Damaged tiles should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid causing further damage to the building.

Moss

Moss is not usually considered very harmful. However, leaving Moss to fester on your roof is not advised. The warm weather during the summer can lead to the spread of the moss causing moisture damage to your roofing tiles. It is therefore advised that you remove moss as soon as it is spotted.

Removing moss is quite easy as it only requires brushing it away using a stiff broom. If the moss on your roof is vast, it is advised that you call in the professionals to handle it to avoid displacing your roofing tiles as you try to brush the moss away.

Flat roofing checks

While spotting problems with flat roofing are easy, it is recommended that you call in an expert to do the repairs if spotted.

Some of the things to check for include ponding, where puddles of water and do not flow away, and blistering, where layers come away from each other.

You might also want to check the internal ceiling to be sure there are no water marks, as this signals a potential leak.

Giving your roof a health check does not only help protect your home from further damage but also ensures that the damage is nipped in the bud, ensuring that you do not spend too much on repairing your roof.

As they say, a stitch in time saves nine. Therefore, ensure that you do a roofing health check regularly to ensure that your roof is almost always in tip top health.

At CNC we have everything you need to keep your strong and your home protected.