Protect Your Roof!

PROTECT YOUR ROOF! 5 MUST-DO ROOF MAINTENANCE MOVES Make your roof last with some simple upkeep: 1. PROTECT 2. REMOVE SNOW SHINGLES WITH WITH A ROOF RAKE SPRAY FOAM 3. INSPECT ROOF ANNUALLY 5. CLEAN LEAVES 4. TREAT ROOF MOSS EVERY FALL FROM GUTTERS 5 COMMON CAUSES OF ROOF FAILURE Call your roofer at the first sign of these issues overhead: Roofing Problem Common Signs Why It Matters 1. Inadequate Insulation · Drafts • Higher energy bills • Ice dams and icicles • Mold in corners Promotes mold build-up and ceiling stains Makes heating and cooling less efficient • Cracking at shingles' perimeter • Shingles pulled away from flashing Decreases roof stability 2. Shingle Shrinkage Makes heating and cooling less efficient Promotes moisture damage • Roof legks · Blisters on roof Allows wind to lift up roof 3. Poorly Installed Flashing Increases risk of roof blowing off • Ponding water • Unfilled pitch pockets roof failure • Debris build-up 4. Lack of Increases risk of Maintenance Makes future repairs more costly · Blistering • Ridging 5. Surface Results in need for Erosion early roof replacement Provided by: www.sprayfoamroofingnyc.com insulalion BY MARFI Sources: www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/1735/title/the-top-10-most-common-roof-problems.aspx www.houselogic.com/home-advice/roofing-gutters-siding/inspecting-and-maintaining-your-roof/ www.sprayfoam.com/spps/ahpg.cfm?spgid-14 www.howstruct.com/6373/how-to-maintain-a-roof-for-the-average-homeowner