5 Roof Maintenance Tips for First-Time Homeowners

The roof is a critical part of the house and protects it from weather elements, contributes to curb appeal, influences energy efficiency, and affects the house's resale value. Your roof will benefit you the most if you take good care of it. Unfortunately, many first-time homeowners do not understand roof maintenance basics.

The following tips should help you take care of the roof as a new homeowner.

1. Embrace Both DIY and Professional Services

You do not have to call the roofing contractor every time you need to do something on the roof. You just have to know which direction to take for each roofing service. For example, always call a professional roofing contractor if:

• The work is dangerous, such as if it involves going up the roof and you don't have safety gear
• You don't have the relevant equipment and tools
• The work requires specialist knowledge

• Attracts pests that damage other roofs
• Retains moisture that deteriorates and corrodes roofing materials
• Encourages mold and algae growth that deface the roof and retain moisture
• Interferes with roof drainage

• Trim overhanging branches around the house.
• Clean the roof regularly.
• Replace damaged roof materials that might break off and damage other parts of the roof.

• Focus on roofers in your area for affordability and a fast response.
• Read reviews or customer feedback for your prospective contractors.
• Ensure your chosen contractor has the requisite insurance and license.

• Roof valleys that handle a lot of water, debris, and snow compared to other parts of the roof
• Roof gutters that handle all the debris and water that slide down the roof
• Roof penetrations that interrupt the roof's continuity and have higher risks of leaks than other parts

• Flat and low-pitched roofs face higher risks of leaks than pitched roofs
• Tile roofs are more likely to crack than metal roofs
• Asphalt shingles might fail sooner than tile roofs

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