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Having a solid roof is important for any home or business owner accustomed to a dry and comfortable space. Regular roof maintenance should be performed twice per year in the spring and fall to note any issues before they become larger and more costly problems later. Residents of the Oahu, HI, area have trusted Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing for over 40 years to help them perform regular residential and commercial roofing maintenance. 

Below are four easy tips to check and maintain your roofing: 

  • Age of the Roof: How often your roof needs to be replaced largely depends on the roofing material. Cedar roofs last roughly 20 years, metal roofs only need to be replaced every 50 to 75 years, and concrete roofs last a lifetime, rarely needing replacement. 
  • roofing Shingles: Are there missing shingles? If there are large vacancies on your roof where shingles used to be, those spots need to have the shingles replaced. Also, look for shingles that are curling and buckling along the edges or if granules from the shingles are flaking off into the gutter. Shingle roofing durability, like the roofing material, is determined by age. Composition shingles last anywhere from 12 to 20 years while wood shingles fall in the middle at 20 to 25 years. Asphalt shingles last from 15 to 30 years, and tile shingles can last up to 100 years. 
  • Sagging & Roof Valleys: A simple way to assess if you need a roof repair is to look for any sagging. Indicators of sags can be missing or broken shingles. Through these weak areas, moisture can accumulate, causing leakage inside.
  • Water Damage or Light in the Attic: While in the attic, check to make sure you can’t see any light through the roof. This is an invitation for other elements to come in as well, including rain, snow, and air. Walking across the roof and feeling a slight sinking or spongy feeling is also an indicator of moisture weakening the roof structure, and light in the attic can highlight these wet places as well. 

If there are signs your roof needs to be repaired or replaced, call Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing in Pearl City, HI, at (808) 456-5990. They offer an “All Roof Maintenance Program” which guarantees customers that their roof is backed for up to five years. Visit the website for more information and a full list of services.

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