The next time you walk outside, take a moment to gaze up at your roof. What do you see? Do you see even shingles that are all laying flat? Or do you see shingles that are starting to curl and that are covered in moss? You can tell a lot about the condition of your roof just by looking at it. If you are at all concerned about the state of your roof, then your first call should be to a roofing contractor. They can evaluate the situation and recommend repairs or replacement as needed. Learn more about roofing and roofing contractors here on this website.
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Up on the Rooftop
Summer Roofing Maintenance Tasks To Complete
Lori Silva
Roofing maintenance is something that you need to complete during all four of the seasons. However, the type of maintenance that you do will depend on the specific season. When it comes to the summer, you want to think of completing the following tasks.
Shore Up Your Eaves
The eave is an extremely important part of the roof. It protects the overhang and keeps your gutters upright and able to channel water away from the roof. When the eaves are damaged, this can lead to drainage issues. Also, openings along the edge of the eave can become the perfect hiding spot for birds and rodents.
Birds are especially troublesome when they create nests in damaged parts of the roof. Not only can their nesting practices lead to larger holes, but the birds will continually fly over your roof and release droppings. Bird droppings are highly acidic and can eat through your asphalt shingles.
So, you want to make sure that all damaged parts of the eave are repaired to avoid nesting issues. Repairs should focus on the damaged parts of the roof, so start by removing the fascia and work your way down to the rafters until you see a strong and secure layer of material. Build the eave back up after the removal by replacing the fascia, soffit, and backing board.
When you are done making the repair, use silicone caulk around seams to waterproof them.
Attack Moldy Spots
The warm and wet seasons of spring and summer are problematic when it comes to the development of mold. And, mold can quickly cause shingle damage. So, you want to inspect for mold at the beginning of the summer and carry out cleaning and prevention methods to eradicate it.
Mold is sometimes quite evident, but if it is just starting to develop, then you may only see some black spots on the surfaces of the shingles. So, you want to get a close look at your roof and this requires direct inspection by climbing on it.
If you see any mold spots, then use a gloved hand to feel the shingle to see if it appears spongy. This may mean that water has soaked into the shingle and a replacement is needed. If it feels hard, then you can continue on to mold removal.
Bleach is one of the best mold killers and you can safely use it on your roof. If mold spots are scattered across the roof, then you should spray them individually. Mix a 50% bleach and water solution in a spray bottle for the application. Use a hose attached sprayer for larger areas of mold.
To learn more, contact a residential roofing service in your area.
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