Why Is Roof Maintenance Important?

Your roof is one of the most vital parts of your home. Letting it fall into disrepair can lead to numerous issues that are much more of a hassle to fix than keeping up with regular maintenance. Ensuring your roof is well-maintained helps prevent leaks and subsequent damage to your home, boosts its overall value, keeps pests at bay, and lowers your electricity bill by improving weatherproofing.

Given our harsh climate and Queensland’s tendency for severe weather, roof tiles naturally degrade over time. This makes keeping an eye on your roof’s condition particularly important. In the North Lakes area, there’s been a covenant on the roofing materials allowed, which is why many roofs here feature cement tiles. These tiles are over twenty-five years old, making degradation a real concern for residents. If you haven’t had your roof inspected recently, it’s time to do it.

 

How Often Should Roof Maintenance Be Done? 

Homeowners should do basic maintenance, like cleaning out gutters, regularly and more in-depth maintenance every ten years, while inspections should be done every two years. This is to ensure your roof remains in good condition and that your insurance is still valid. Poor maintenance habits could result in insurance companies refusing to pay if something damages your roof. 

As of February 2022, some insurance policies changed to say that your insurance will lapse completely if you do not inspect your roof every twelve months. Understanding your home insurance’s roof cover is important to ensure that, if necessary, your insurance will cover you in the event of disaster. Insurance companies commonly do not cover damage caused or exacerbated by general wear and tear and poor maintenance. Checking in with your insurance company will help you be certain you are maintaining your roof as often as you should. 

 

Can I Do It Myself?

Roof maintenance can be difficult to do on your own however basic maintenance is necessary and this you could handle by yourself. This includes cleaning out the gutters, checking tiles regularly and basic cleaning. 

Hiring a roofing company is your best bet for comprehensive maintenance. A roofing company has the experience and expertise to ensure that your inspections and maintenance are done to the highest standard and they know what they are looking for.


How To Pick a Good Roofing Company? 

Roofing companies should be qualified to certain levels to offer inspections and maintenance as a service. They should be registered with the Master Builders Association, licensed by the  Queensland Building and Construction Commission before you trust them, as with any other industry, charlatans exist in the roofing industry too.

These are signs that you can trust their advice and that their work will be of a high standard.

Green flags for roofing companies include:

  • Significant experience.
  • Using tried and trusted products with long term warranties.
  • Two year follow ups.
  • Follow ups in eighteen months after a repair or restoration.
  • They should be respected by previous clients and have a good reputation.
  • They also need to have the necessary insurance. 
  • The roofing company has an experienced team. 

 

WeatherpRoof Restorations just so happens to meet all of these criteria!

Choose us to handle your roof inspections, repairs, restorations and maintenance. 

Give us a call for your free quote and to get the right people on your roof!

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