Make the Roof of Your Candlewood Lake Home Last Longer With These Tips

The roof of your Candlewood Lake home is very expensive, so you should do all you can to protect this investment. Maintaining and cleaning your roof regularly will decrease the chances of having to replace your roof prematurely, which would be expensive.

Take the time to maintain and care for the roof of your Candlewood Lake property.

Whether your roof is new or several years old, here are some tips on how to prolong it and make it last as long as possible:

1. Clean the gutters.

Clogged gutters can cause a wet basement and damage paint on the siding, it can also be a cause for a rotten roof. Water can move upward under the shingles when leaves pile too deeply and clog the gutters. This may cause the roof to rot. Make sure to clean your gutters regularly and remove the leaves that pile up. You can either do it yourself or hire a professional to do it.

2. Get Rid of Moss

If you find moss growing on your roof, especially on wood or composition shingles, make sure to remove it since moss traps water. Cleaning the roof with products based on potassium salts made with fatty acids rather than toxic formulas made with zinc sulfate is highly recommended. Once your roof is clear of moss, you could invest in zinc strips to keep the moss from coming back. A professional roofer can install zinc strips near the top of the roof for about $300. This method is advisable to owners of Candlewood Lake homes rather than treating the roof with pesticide. The run off can harm the aquatic life in Candlewood Lake.

3. Trim Overhanging Branches

Trim your trees and overhanging branches to keep leaves and moss off your roof and avoid abrasion from limbs and branches that can damage shingles. Branches should be 10 feet away from your roof if you want to keep rodents and pests away and prevent them from gnawing on your roof and siding.

4. Prevent Ice Dams

If ice builds up on your roof, remove the snow between storms to avoid leaks in your home. Don’t attempt to remove the ice that has already formed, since it can cause damage to your roof. Use a roof rake to remove snow within 3 to 4 feet of the gutters.

Maintaining your roof will go a long way in saving you from having to repair or replace it, which could be more costly in the long room.

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