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Friday, October 14, 2011

Tips on When to Have Roof Restoration

Most of the things in this world, especially gadgets, would die out or fall out in some time. Yes, they can be repaired but its functions are not the way it is supposed to be. On the other hand, there are things which are not new anymore yet you can extend their lifespan. For example, your roof, it protects the interior of your home from heat and cold. In due time, there will be cracks and damage. From that, you will just need to have roof renovation at least in regular basis. 

These tips will be helpful for you to find out if you do need roof restoration. Whatever type of roof you have, it needs a beautification it needs too.

Check the Ceiling
Plain and easy to do, just roam around your house and look at your ceiling. Checking the ceiling will lead you on finding out if there are cracks. This shows your roof is clasping with pressure.

Look for Any Leaks
It may be hard to find, since leaks are usually tiny holes. Often times you can only find out that there are leaks during rainy season, when rain is also dripping inside your house. To locate any leaks, find it carefully with the dark and wet spots. A few leaks should not be a big deal, but plenty requires fixing your entire roof.

Roof Discoloration
A painted roof calls for re-spraying after several years. Due to weather changes and exposure of the roof under the sun and during winter, the color changes and sometimes the paint fade. It’s fine to do the painting by yourself if your roof is not that wide. For a big house with a big roof, better find a roof contractor.

Rotten Roof
A rotten roof should be taken seriously. This can lead to health problems, particularly with respiratory problems. You will know that there are molds growing in your roof from the tile discoloration. It indicates the formation and growth of algae. The moisture is trapped between the tiles, will rotten and collapse. If the molds have started to grow, they can still be stopped from growing. There are roof contractors that offer this service or even include this in their package. They spray mold killers during the cleaning process and before they start painting or repair.

Observe any changes in your house including in your roof. It is always best to have preventative actions than to wake up from the reality when it is already too late. Roof

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