WORST THINGS YOU CAN DO TO YOUR ROOF

Everyone will agree that without a doubt, one’s home is their biggest investment. And to help protect the value of this investment, homeowners see to it that not only proper maintenance is done, but also upgrades every once in a while to make sure that the house is updated to modern designs. Indeed, there are so many ways with which a homeowner can increase the value of their homes.

As much as they can increase the value of their properties, however, some misguided homeowners make the biggest mistakes when it comes to protecting their homes. There are a number of ways homeowners can cause harm to different parts of their home and most of the time without them realizing the actual effects these things have on their home.

A house has many parts, but when it comes to Winnipeg roofing and exteriors, we have roofing experts at All Weather Exteriors who can provide you with recommendations on how you can properly take care of your home exteriors, especially your roof.

Below are some of the things that you should never do if you want your roof to last:

Ignore Roofing Issues

When it comes to roofing issues, you need to address them as soon as you see the early signs of the problem. If you delay doing small fixes, the damage becomes harder to handle and would cost you more in the long run. Not giving immediate attention even to the smallest damage could easily be the start of the deterioration of your roof. 

DIY Roofing Work

Because people want to save money, some prefer to DIY their roofing projects. Most assume that roof work could not be that hard and that they can do it just by following youtube tutorials. Although it may be true for other home improvement projects, roof work is not something that you want to take the risk of doing yourself. Aside from the danger involved in working up your roof, you will not be able to match the quality of roof repair or roof replacement that roofing experts do, which will save you a lot of money in the long run.

Ignore the Gutters

We already know that the gutter plays a very important role. Failure to regularly check and maintain your gutters will lead to clogging and huge water problems which can ultimately lead to the deterioration of your home’s foundation. Regular cleaning of your gutters is a very simple, yet very effective way of saving money on repairs that water damage can do to your property.

Not Have Proper Maintenance of  Nearby Trees

Broken branches from nearby trees can easily end up on your roof, creating all sorts of damage including punctures. Small twigs and leaves can also block gutters and disrupt water flow during rainy days. In addition, their presence promotes mold and mildew growth if left ignored.

Choose the Wrong Winnipeg Roofing Company

It is always smart to hire your trusted Winnipeg roofing contractor for all your roofing needs. No DIY work can match the quality of work that professional roofers do. Always remember though, that there are a lot of things that you need to consider when choosing which Winnipeg roofing company to hire. One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make is hiring the cheapest roofers, not realizing that they are compromising the quality of work, as well as materials used on their roof which will result in early damages costing them more money.

All Weather Exteriors is a leading Winnipeg roofing company and we have recently been recognized for our excellence. We are a team of roofing experts who have many years of experience in providing quality roofing service all over Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Do not be misguided by old habits when it comes to protecting your home. We’re more than happy to inspect your roof and give recommendations that will best work for you!

Give us a call: (204) 510 2959
Send us an email: info@allweatherexteriors.ca

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