If you’ve lived in the Tri-Cities for a long time, you know that the weather can take a toll on our homes. While the changing of the seasons makes this a gorgeous place to live, Mother Nature can throw quite a few obstacles our way. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your home against extreme weather without incurring high costs – roof restoration! To do this, we at Roof Maxx of the Tri-Cities, your local roof rejuvenation and shingle specialist, can provide you with the latest in roofing technology, the RoofMaxx® Treatment, to strengthen your shingles and extend your roof’s lifespan.
Impact of Extreme Weather on Roofs
Unfortunately, our region is susceptible to many forms of extreme weather, including thunderstorms, high winds, ice storms, heavy snow, flooding, hail, and even tornados. It doesn’t take much to connect that this extreme weather can impact our roofs, causing everything from shingle deterioration to expensive leaks.
While we can’t stop Mother Nature, there are steps we can take to increase our roof’s protection, including roof restoration with the Roof Maxx Treatment.
Understanding Roof Restoration
As with anything, as a roof ages, it becomes more susceptible to damage. The protective components become weaker to the elements, with the chance of potential damage increasing. However, that doesn’t mean your roof needs to be replaced; it just needs a facelift – a roof restoration.
How roof restoration works is simple. When the Roof Maxx® Treatment is sprayed on the roof, the solution seeps into dried-out shingles and rehydrates the asphalt with essential oil beads. This process restores flexibility to the shingle so that it can contract and expand without breaking while also reactivating the seal tabs on the shingles, which helps to extend the waterproofing protection.
Benefits of Getting a Roof Restoration
When you get the Roof Maxx® Treatment, you benefit from the following:
1. Greater Strength Against the Elements
When you apply the Roof Maxx® Treatment to a roof, the results are five-fold after the solution seeps in. The Ohio State University conducted a study combined with research from Battelle Memorial Institute and PRI Construction Materials Technology and found that Roof Maxx® treated shingles restored flexibility, durability, and permeability values close to that of a brand-new shingle. On top of that, it has been shown to improve hail impact resistance while maintaining the minimized fire risk. Overall, this increases your roof’s resistance against the elements.
2. Extended Lifespan at a Reasonable Price
Roof replacement is one of the most expensive aspects of homeownership, often being implemented before it is truly needed. By applying a roof restoration treatment, you can extend the lifespan of your roof at a fraction of the cost of a total replacement. You can repeat the treatment up to three times, each time potentially lasting five years. Therefore, doing so could potentially add up to 15 years of life to your roof, providing long-term protection and savings.
3. Eco-Friendly Roofing Option
A total roof replacement is not all that environmentally friendly. Unfortunately, the carbon footprint on sourcing, manufacturing, and transporting roofing is steep, especially considering that most old roofing materials end up in landfills as they cannot be properly recycled. The Roof Maxx® treatment is a plant-based, eco-friendly oil that causes minimal environmental damage. Therefore, not only are you implementing an environmentally neutral solution when doing a roof restoration, but you are also delaying the impact of roof replacement for as long as possible.
The Roof Maxx Treatment Process
As your Tri-Cities Roof Savers, we make getting a roof restoration easy. We follow a simple 3-step process.
Step 1: Free Detailed Inspection
The best way to evaluate a roof is to look at it in person! We will conduct an at-home consultation and inspection of your roof for free to ensure that our treatment is the right solution for your roof. During this time, we will take pictures and make note of anything of concern that would need to be addressed before we can begin.
Step 2: Roof Maintenance
As part of our service, we provide a basic tune-up of your entire roof to ensure it is primed for the Roof Maxx® Treatment and give it the best chance for success. For your tune-up, we will focus on the flashing and vents, replace missing shingles, seal up exposed nails, and fix failed and worn-out gaskets when needed.
Step 3: Roof Maxx Treatment Application
Once your roof is ready, the rest of the process is quick. The treatment can typically be completed in a couple of hours; within 72 hours, your roof’s flexibility and waterproofing will return to almost new condition!
Warning Signs You Need Roof Restoration
The first step to protecting your roof from extreme weather is to be aware of the warning signs. Here are what you should be on the look-out for:
1. Missing or Cracked Shingles:
Shingles that are cracked or missing expose your roof to further damage.
2. Damaged Roof Flashing:
Damaged flashing around roof joints can allow water to seep in.
3. Granules in the Gutter:
Shingle granules in the gutter signify that your roof’s protective layer is wearing away.
Other signs to look out for that can indicate severe roof damage that may require more extensive repair include:
Water Leaks: Water stains or dripping in the home or attic can indicate roof damage, often caused by issues with shingles or flashing.
Sagging Roof: A dip, curve, or squish in your roof life can demonstrate potential structural damage that needs to be addressed as an emergency.
Light Shining into the Attic: Visible light in the attic suggests holes or cracks in the roof.
Animals in the Attic: Noises in the attic may indicate animals entering through roof gaps.
For more information on these points, read our full blog on Don’t Miss These 7 Signs Your Roof Needs Rejuvenation!
Get Roof Restoration with Roof Maxx of the Tri-Cities Today!
Don’t wait until a storm ends up causing extensive and expensive damage before getting your roof restored. Protect your home from extreme weather with expert roof restoration starting now! Contact RoofMaxx of Tri-Cities today for a consultation and see how we can help.
