When it comes to roofing, regular wear and tear or storms can leave you with damage that results in water leaking into your home. To prevent accidents, take some steps to care for it as you would with other parts of your home, including keeping it clean and regularly inspecting it. Here are some tips on how to ensure your roof lasts you a lifetime. 

How to Keep Your Roof in Optimal Shape

1. Clean Your Gutters

Gutters allow water on your roof to run through the downspout and reach your drains. When they are clogged with leaves, branches, and other debris, however, water pools on your roof, which over time can warp shingles and result in leaks. To prevent pooling, schedule regular gutter cleanings to ensure there aren’t clogs in your system.

2. Trim Nearby Branches

Gutters get filled quicker if branches stretch over them, since those can drop leaves and debris directly into the system. They’re also an access point for squirrels and other rodents, who can build nests in your gutters or burrow through your roof when searching for food and shelter. During a storm, overhanging branches can even collapse onto your shingles, allowing water and outside air into your home, so trim any long branches back from your roof.

3. Perform Visual Inspections

After a storm or at the beginning of every season, look for loose or damaged shingles, debris, and any other signs that your roof needs servicing. If there is debris on your roof and you feel comfortable on a ladder, remove it to prevent or identify damage to shingles.

4. Apply Protective Coating

Roofing companies offer protective coatings that can prevent problems before they even occur. Applying a waterproof seal to your shingles keeps moisture from seeping through them and causing damage to wooden frames. White coatings also help deflect the sun’s rays, which makes for a cooler home and reduces your air conditioner costs, making your property more energy-efficient. 

If you need roofing repairs or coatings around Honolulu, HI, call Surface Shield Roofing Company. Whether you need shingles replaced, weatherproofed, or are interested in a new installation, their roofing contractors are equipped to handle several systems, including metal, asphalt shingles, clay tiles, and even wood. See what people have to say about their work online, or call (808) 739-9599 to schedule a service.