Flat roofs are great, durable, low-maintenance roofing solutions, but even they need some care and attention to be able to perform well – here are some roof maintenance tips for the summer:
- Start the maintenance by checking the exterior walls and the attic – look for leaks, missing mortar or other signs that tell you the walls have come into contact with too much water coming from above and re-caulk where necessary;
- Clean the roof before you do anything else on it – you can notice signs of deterioration only if the surface that you are looking is clean and free of any debris;
- Check the roof for punctures, damaged or loose fasteners and pay special attention to the areas around the seams and the flashings as well;
- If you have an EPDM roof, look for blisters, while with TPO or PVC, check the joints and the cold-welded areas;
- Clean the roof drains and the gutters and examine them, too.
Remedy any faults if you can, but if you think the task is too daunting, call roofers busy in your communities roofing Fort Smith AR homes that specialize in flat roofs and he will know how to handle the detected issues in a timely and professional manner.
