The summer is a great period for accomplishing outdoor repair projects, including roofing work. Here are some repairs that are best done when the weather is nice and dry:
- Roof and gutter cleaning – essential for the health of the roof, the cleaning can be done manually, with a blower, a broom, with a garden hose or with a power washer (if the material on your roof permits it);
- Trimming the trees that have limbs over the roof – the debris, branches and limbs falling from trees is a major cause of impact-related roof damage and summer is the best time to determine whether your tree has any dead or diseased branches that need to be removed for the safety of your roof;
- Moss and algae removal – the unsightly stains caused by moss and algae infestations are easy to remove with the help of some cleaning compound applied on the affected surface;
- Detailed inspections – roof and gutter cleaning should always be followed by a detailed inspection from professionals experienced in roofing Livonia MI homes, of the entire roofing to reveal any faults, such as damaged components and structural issues. Check not only the roof surface and the gutters – many roofing issues affect the attic as well, so make sure to perform a thorough check there, too.
