Basic roof maintenance for Spanish style roofs or asphalt shingles can extend your roof’s life and spot problems before they become major issues.
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Do this if you have a Spanish-style roof with clay or concrete tiles:
Look for cracks and chipped tiles.
The cause can be tree branches that have fallen or blown over the tiles. Remember that the earth is always moving so seismic activity can eventually damage tiles as well.
Tiles can get damaged from anyone who’s walked on the roof. Maybe you had a cable installer years ago who had to go up on your roof to make the installation.
Look for misaligned tiles.
Small gaps can let water drip onto the underlayment and into the attic.
Spanish-style homes often have stucco walls meeting tile roofs — inspect these for cracks.
If you have asphalt shingles, do this:
Look for granule loss.
Our many sunny days in the San Gabriel Valley focuses damaging UV rays on your roof. Older roofs that lose the granules are letting the summer sun’s heat penetrate the shingles and weaken seams. This increases the risk of leaking during winter rains.
If your shingles are lifting or curling after Santa Ana winds then they’ve become old and brittle. If you lose a row of shingles, they can often be replaced. But curling shingles is a sign that your roof is aging and eventually needs replacing.
Many homes in Pasadena, Monrovia and Arcadia have wide eaves. Check for peeling paint, leaks, and rotting wood.
Make sure tree branches aren’t scraping your roof and brush off leaves or other debris that can weaken seams.
Check the flashing around chimneys, HVAC systems, and vents. Make sure they’re sealed. Otherwise, call Garvey Roofing to seal them up.
After heavy winds or once or twice a year, check for nails that coming loose, especially on ridge caps. These can likely be repaired but they can also be signs on an older roof that you need a new roof installation.
Proper ventilation is important.
Don’t let hot air build up in your attic.
You can buy an attic fan for $160 or less that serves a home of about 2,000 square feet. The fan can be set to turn on when the attic reaches a specific temperature like 95 degrees or 100 degrees.
Garvey Roofing can install one and install low profile vents.
Check your attic for signs of heat build up like wood that’s warping and musty odors.
Cool roof coatings may help extend the life of your roof.
See this post on silicone roof coatings:
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