Buying or building a new home is exciting, whether it’s your first or tenth. Still, roof maintenance is often overlooked. Before settling in, you need to know the roof’s condition. These roof inspection tips will help you avoid costly surprises in the future. Keep your investment safe by checking key areas early.

Your roof shields your home from harsh weather and often takes the most damage. Before buying a home, climb up and inspect the roof.

Remember that only a professional roofing company with the relevant insurance and trained technicians should carry out this assignment.

As we go up the roof, here are a few important points you need to know when inspecting your roof:

Your Roof Will Not Last Forever

It has been said that all good things come to an end, and so will your roof. Although some roofs last decades, most need replacement within 10 to 50 years, based on the materials used. You should know your roof’s age, past repairs, material type, and where the roofing products were manufactured.

Salespeople may not have these details, but a qualified roofing contractor can inspect and provide accurate information.

Your Roof Needs Roof Gutters

Water harvesting gutters are thought to only be a means of collecting rain water from roofs, but they also protect your home from wind-driven rains that can damage your eaves and also prevent water from finding its way into your ceiling.

If your roof lacks gutters, we strongly recommend hiring a reputable company to install them. If gutters exist, inspect them for leaks, twigs, and leaves. Clean them to keep water flowing freely to your storage tanks.

At REXE, we recommend UPVC roof gutters because they are rust-free and require no maintenance, unlike traditional metal options. Do not confuse uPVC gutters with regular PVC gutters, they are different in composition and performance.

UPVC is a harder, more rigid plastic that resists UV rays better than standard PVC. This UV resistance prevents cracks, making uPVC ideal for gutters, water pipes, and window frames.

Leaks Are Not Gaping Holes

When inspecting your roof, you may be tempted to look up at the ceiling and try to spot gaping holes that may cause leaks; unfortunately, leaking points tend to “play hide and seek”. While your ceiling may look completely sealed and without gaping holes, your walls or the ceiling could discolour, or you may find signs of dampness and mould in your attic. These are the most evident signs that there is a leak somewhere.

Contact a reputable roofing company that will be able to identify the cause and point of leakage.

Re-roofing is Cheaper Than Patchwork

Inexperienced roof contractors may not tell you this, but depending on the age of your roof, re-roofing can save you money in the long run and is often the most cost-effective option for maintaining old roofs.

Water flows from one point to another. This means that the spot where you see signs of a leakage may not necessarily be the point where the water is penetrating through. Hence, without a credible roofing contractor, there are high chances that you will spend money and time working on the wrong spots.

If your roof is “not so new”, engaging in roof repairs will be an endless process as new areas will keep showing up with different issues. You should always check your options with your roofing contractor before making such decisions.

Roofing Products Come With Guarantees

All reputable roofing companies offer and stand by their product warranties and workmanship guarantees. These warranties and guarantees can be valid for decades, depending on the roofing product used. This is a great way to save your hard-earned money, as a valid guarantee means your roof will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Always check with your roofing contractor to determine if any guarantees exist for your roofing products or roof installation, and if so, what are the limitations?

Conclusion

We strongly recommend using a professional roofing contractor to install, repair, maintain, and inspect your roof.

REXE Roofing Products LTD is your one-stop shop for all your roofing and waterproofing solutions.

We supply quality roofing and waterproofing solutions, which include: Cambridge Xpress roofing Shingles, stone-coated roofing Tiles, APP and liquid waterproofing solutions, Roof underlays, OSB 3 Boards, among other roofing materials.

We Deliver Our Roofing Products Countrywide.

Our services include roof installation and re-roofing old roofs.

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