Your roof plays a crucial role in protecting your home from the sun, strong winds, cold weather, and other harsh elements, but it’s also one of the most expensive parts of your home. Total replacement can easily cost up to $10,000 or more—and if you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t want to fork over that much cash before it’s absolutely necessary.
While no roof can last forever, it’s in your best interest to do everything you can to keep your roof and shingles in good condition for as long as possible. A little maintenance and care now can help you avoid rising shingle prices and more costly repairs later on down the road.
Below, we’ll walk you through nine tips for keeping your asphalt shingle roof in tip-top shape—and show you how scheduling a Roof Maxx treatment can help.
If your gutters are clogged during a rain or snowstorm, where will the water go? You guessed it—all that water will be pooling at the edge of your roof. Avoid the damage to your roof and extend your roof’s lifespan by regularly clearing your gutters of leaves and sticks.
Read More: How to Clean Your Home’s Gutters
Having trees close to the home may provide shade and beauty, but it also means more frequent roof maintenance. Overhanging branches can fall and damage your shingles, clog your gutters, or even give animals an easy walkway to your attic.
Proper attic or crawlspace ventilation doesn’t just keep you comfortable and save on energy bills—it adds to your roof’s life expectancy, too. Inadequate airflow causes heat and humidity to build up, which damages your entire roofing system from the inside out.
Proper insulation keeps your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter, reducing strain on your roof. It also helps regulate the temperature in your attic, which prevents ice dams and heat from building up on the exterior.
No matter how diligent you are in maintaining your roof, it’s important to have an expert check things out at least once a year. Schedule an annual roof inspection to ensure you don’t miss anything on your roof that needs attention.
It might seem harmless to leave the odd branch or rock on your roof, but all those little bits of debris add up over time. If you leave them there long enough, they can puncture your shingles or build up into a total blockage.
Moss isn’t exactly an emergency, but it’s a sign that you have too much moisture on your roof—and where it develops, it usually spreads. Removing it early helps preserve your roof’s structure and curb appeal.
Treat your roof with Roof Maxx, which contains a natural fungicide.
If you live in an area prone to severe winter storms, ice dams can form on your roof, forcing water back up under your shingles. Over time, this can lead to leaks and structural damage.
Shingles are your first line of defense against the elements, so if they’re missing or damaged, it’s a big deal. Catching and fixing or replacing them promptly can save you from having to pay for more costly and devastating repairs later on.
Healthy asphalt shingles contain petrochemical oils that make them flexible, supple, and able to expand and contract in response to temperature changes. Over time, the elements begin to slowly strip those oils away, causing your shingles to become brittle and crack.
Roof Maxx is an all-natural roof rejuvenation solution that turns back the clock by re-infusing your shingles with environmentally-friendly plant-based oils. When applied at the first sign of granule loss, it can add five years to the life of your asphalt shingle roof—or up to 15 if you reapply it at regular intervals.
Every roof will eventually need to be replaced, but there’s no reason to spend your hard-earned money on early replacement when rejuvenation costs up to 80% less. Connect with a dealer in your area now to learn how Roof Maxx can help you preserve your shingles.
With our five-year, transferable warranty, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that your roof and entire home are protected.
