What NOT to do to Your Roof
Protecting your roof is important if you want to protect your home and family. However, often, even the most diligent homeowner can inadvertently do something that will damage their roof. Here is our list of things that you should never do on or to your roof.
Never install things on your roof.
Whether it is a satellite, solar panels, basketball goal, or Christmas lights, you should never attach anything directly to your roof. For example, the constant beating from a basketball can result in the bolts breaking the roof’s seal and causing leaks. Using screws or nails to attach satellites or Christmas lights will result in leaks, especially in areas that experience a great deal of rain.
Never ignore debris or dirt in valleys and gutters.
Leaves, twigs, branches, etc., will eventually act as a dam, and the water will leak into your home. So keeping your gutters clear is another vital part of protecting your home. Anything that allows water to build up on your roof must receive immediate attention.
Also, walking on your roof is not advised. Not only are you putting your own safety at risk, but the longevity of your shingles when you walk across the surface, the granules can sloth off. And fewer granules mean less protection, which means reducing the life of your roof. Hiring a trained professional is the ticket here, as they know how to properly navigate across a roof safely.
Never power wash or use abrasive cleaning methods.
If you are a diligent homeowner and want to be proactive when it comes to maintaining your roof. Cleaning is also necessary; however, using highly pressurized water and improper chemicals can destroy a roof.
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