Here in Pittsburgh, winter months can get rough. Springtime Roof Maintenance is the perfect time to kick that protective mindset in gear. And with most of us hunkering down during the quarantine, spring is an ideal time to take care of the tasks that can help maintain your roof.
If you feel that increasing the life of your roof covering is essential, you need to protect and maintain it. If you don’t feel it’s a priority – well, it should be.
We recommend the following Springtime Roof Maintenance Tips:#1 – Roof Inspections
Trusted and licensed roofing professionals know the signs and dangers of a roof needing repaired or replaced. For example, we can identify common vulnerabilities near your flashing and chimney that could potentially cause moisture and damage to transpire unexpectedly.
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#2 – Check for Moss Growth
Moss is easily recognized as a fuzzy green texture. Clearing your roof of debris and trees will help to dry the roof. Moss can get out of control if you don’t.
Most times, moss grows in the spaces between shingles and can easily be missed. By calling a professional roofer for an inspection will prevent costly mold, rot, and decay repairs later on down the road.
#3 – Check for Mold and Algae
Oh, those ugly dark streaks! The difference between mold and algae is something that your licensed roofer can differentiate. This is why biannual roof inspections are so helpful. Most times, algae is the cause for dark streaks costing your home it’s curb appeal, but to truly know the difference can get tricky.
Let’s break it down:
Mold can ruin the value of your home if not caught in time.
- Mold causes black, brown and dark-green stains.
- If mold sinks into the wood of shakes and shingles, it causes roof rot and can spread down through the roof into your drywall.
- Look for watermarks on the ceiling and walls of your attic.
- Inspect for peeling paint around dormer windows.
- Watch out for rotting wood in your attic, dormer windows, and skylights.
- Does your attic smell musty? If so, you may have moldy water that has seeped into the wood or drywall.
Algae also causes dark streaks on rooftops.
- Algae is often found on roofs in wet and damp environments.
- Use equal parts bleach and water to clean algae after contacting a roofing contractor to determine if you have algae or mold.
#4 – Trim Tree Branches
By cleaning and cutting away tree branches that hang over your house is a great way to prevent problems like mold and algae.
#5 – Gutter Cleaning
Gutters can be kept clean by clearing anything obstructing the inside of the gutter. If not kept clean, it can cause water flow to not be able to drain freely, away from your house.
#6 – Check for Internal Seepage
Inspect the inside of your home for internal leaks. If you are finding anything less than 100% protection from rain, your roof is not protecting the innermost part of your residence.
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Roof Replacement in Pittsburgh
Our effective experience and expertise can address any roofing issue or concern you may be facing at any given time. Call now to schedule your Springtime Roof Maintenance: 412-218-7082
M&Y Pittsburgh Roofing offers expert roofing care in the areas of:
- Bethel Park
- Bridgeville
- Coraopolis
- Fox chapel
- Franklin Park
- Green Tree
- Jefferson Hills
- McCandless
- McMurray
- Mt Lebanon
- Pittsburgh
- RobinsonTownship
- Ross Township
- Scott Township
