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A First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to Roof Maintenance What You Should Do & Know(PDF)

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A First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to Roof Maintenance What You Should Do & Know(PDF)

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  1. Open in app Sign up Sign in Search A First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to Roof Maintenance: What You Should Do & Know Kidd Roofing · Follow 4 min read · 1 hour ago Listen Share Buying your ?rst home is a major accomplishment, but it comes with roo?ng responsibilities to understand. Roofs require regular maintenance to protect your safety and investment while avoiding unnecessary costly repairs from unaddressed issues. This guide will walk you through the essentials of roof care and why it’s especially important for ?rst-time homeowners. Understanding Your Roofing System It’s not expected for you to become an expert roofer as a homeowner. However, you should know how the basic components of your roo?ng system work.

  2. There are six key areas of your roof to understand: ● Roof Decking: The hidden foundational layer of your roof, o?en made of plywood that supports the entire roo?ng system. ● Membrane Underlayment: A protective barrier layer installed onto the roof decking and seals it against moisture. ● Roo?ng Materials: The visible layer on top of all roofs, most commonly shingles for homes. ● Flashing: Metal strips that seal the roof’s edges and water-prone vulnerable areas, like chimneys and skylights. ● Gutters & Downspouts: Two drainage systems that direct water away from your home horizontally and vertically, respectively. ● Ventilation: Part of your home’s HVAC system that provides air?ow and temperature regulation inside your home. These are installed in various places, depending on the house structure. While roo?ng systems are unique to each home, these are the standard parts to learn so you can care for your roof e?ciently, while preventing out-of-pocket costs with early damage detection. Routine Roof Inspections As a ?rst-time homeowner, the ?rst thing you should do is get a roof inspection before closing. When 31% of the most common problems found during home inspections are related to roofs, it’s not a step you can a?ord to miss. Home walkthroughs with an untrained eye can’t spot underlying roo?ng issues. If the current homeowners patched an area of the roof where a leak occurred, and it spread into the attic insulation, this can cause material rot and mold growth below the surface — where a patch won’t ?x the problem and leave you with costly repairs. As a result, you can negotiate for a lower selling price or for the current homeowners to cover the repair costs. Residential roo?ng companies provide roof inspections to not only identify existing damage but also vulnerabilities that put your home at risk. Loose roo?ng materials,

  3. damage but also vulnerabilities that put your home at risk. Loose roo?ng materials,damage but also vulnerabilities that put your home at risk. Loose roo?ng materials, membrane underlay holes, or gaps in the ?ashing can cause signi?cant water intrusion that you wouldn’t see without a professional roof inspection. As best practice, you should hire roofers to inspect your roof bi-annually and a?er major storms. However, there are signs of damage you can look for safely without climbing onto your roof. If you see scattered shingles on the ground or roo?ng material granules in your gutters, you should get your roof inspected and repaired before they grow into severe structural issues. Seasonal Roof Maintenance Tips Like all aspects of your home, your roof requires routine care. While each roo?ng system has varying lifespans, you can preserve its longevity with seasonal maintenance. Roof maintenance for each season typically involves: ● Spring: Clearing debris and checking for winter damage, like moisture under your roo?ng materials or mold ● Summer: Inspecting for heat and UV-related damage, like curled or bruised shingles, and preparing for storms ● Fall: Cleaning gutters from foliage and looking for proper attic air?ow ● Winter: Checking for ice dams and snow buildup in vulnerable roof areas, including skylights and chimneys Preventative Maintenance In addition to seasonal roof care, preventative maintenance is highly recommended for ?rst-time homeowners. It’s more than about preserving your roof’s lifespan and preventing costly repairs. It also ensures your home’s structural integrity isn’t compromised, risking the safety of those living inside. Preventative roof maintenance should include: ● Regular gutter cleaning, especially during high foliage and snowfall seasons ● Landscaping of overhanging trees and branches to prevent impact-related

  4. damages and pest infestation ● Hiring residential roo?ng companies to coat your roof’s materials for extended durability against high heat, UV radiation, overall wear and tear, and premature deterioration Start Your Homeownership Journey Strong — Book Your First Roof Inspection Today As a ?rst-time homeowner, you’re making a signi?cant investment, and your roof is a major part of it. While these roof care tips help, consulting with residential roo?ng companies for detailed inspections maximizes your investment and safety. At Kidd Roo?ng, we o?er roof maintenance packages, including inspections and emergency repairs, to ensure your new home protects you as it should. We’ll personally assess your roo?ng system to con?rm the structure isn’t compromised and recommend preventive maintenance services for vulnerabilities we may ?nd. Ready to give your new home the roof it requires? Learn more about our residential roo?ng services, or book your roof inspection today! Follow Written by Kidd Roofing 0 Followers · 1 Following Kidd Roofing is a Texas roofing company with offices in Austin, Denver CO, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. No responses yet

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