As a homeowner, you know that one of the most substantial investments in your home is your roof. With its hefty price tag, keeping it maintained is vital to ensure you get the greatest bang for your buck. Here at Roof Maxx of Tri-Cities, we are experts in roof care and provide the RoofMaxx treatment. We recommend that to improve the longevity of your roof, you follow a seasonal maintenance and roof rejuvenation checklist. To get you started, here is our seasonal guide to roof treatment in the Tri-Cities area, highlighting best practices for year-round care.
Spring Roof Care:
Spring is a season of recovery and rebirth. During this time, homeowners must take to their properties for spring inspections, especially after the long winter season we experience here in the Tri-Cities. When it comes to your roof, we recommend a three-step spring care program.
Step 1: Spring Clean Up
Winter is often accompanied by extensive debris. The first step, therefore, is to clean it away. We recommend removing debris from your roof and cleaning out your gutters. Please note that this can be a hazardous endeavor; always have a buddy, take proper safety precautions, and hire a professional when it is not safe for you to do so yourself.
Step 2: Roof Inspection & Repair
Once the debris has been cleared away, you can check for any damage that may have occurred during the winter. For example, wind damage is a common occurrence here in the Tri-Cities, and it presents with missing shingles, granule loss, damaged flashing, dented vents, and extensive roof debris. If you suspect there is an issue, we recommend completing a professional inspection to verify the damage and devise a repair plan.
Step 3: RoofMaxx Treatment
Once your roof has been cleaned, inspected, and repaired of any damage, spring is an excellent time to take proactive measures to protect your roof for the rest of the year. This is where the RoofMaxx Treatment can be of great assistance. This roof rejuvenation solution replenishes oils to restore your shingles’ flexibility and durability. For Tri-Cities homeowners, this results in prolonging the life of their roof and delaying the hefty costs associated with total replacements.
If you decide to move forward with the RoofMaxx Treatment, late spring and early summer are the best time to schedule this treatment due to the favorable weather conditions.
Summer Roof Care:
As a Tri-Cities resident, you know our summers go beyond toasty to downright HOT! Unfortunately, this can lead to heat-related damage to our roofs. While we can’t ask Mother Nature to turn the heat down, there are two ways we can mitigate heat-related roof damage.
1. Install a Solar Fan
A common reason roofs overheat is a lack of proper venting in the attic. Since heat rises, attics failing to release any of that heat just get hotter and hotter. Solar fans are an environmentally sensible solution that helps to cool your roof while providing numerous benefits to your household.
2. Apply the RoofMaxx Treatment
If you haven’t already applied the RoofMaxx Treatment, now is an ideal time to do it. Not only will the treatment help protect shingles against UV damage and extend the shingle’s lifetime, but our service comes with shingle repair. Any minor cracks, fractured or torn shingles will be resealed to ensure they last as long as possible, which is of great value if you are already experiencing drying or cracked shingles.
Autumn Roof Care:
After enjoying the beauty of the summer, the cool winds of autumn indicate that it is time to prepare for winter. Before the chilly season arrives, there are a few vital tasks for homeowners to complete to prepare those homes, especially their roofs, including:
- Inspect Your Roof for any damage and have it repaired immediately.
- Clean Gutters and Downspouts to ensure proper water drainage and prevent upcoming ice dams.
- Check for Water Damage in the attic and your ceilings to identify any potential leaks.
- Inspect Flashing around chimneys, vents, and skylights to prevent cracks or breaks.
- Trim Overhanging Branches to prevent potential damage.
- Schedule a Roof Maxx Treatment to strengthen shingles before the cold weather sets in.
Taking these steps in the fall can help ensure your roof is prepared to handle the harsh winter weather, protecting your home from potential damage and costly repairs.
Winter Roof Care:
Winter has arrived! Fortunately, if you took all the precautions we recommended in autumn, you will likely have a reasonably calm winter. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you are 100% safe from any issue – Mother Nature may send a nasty surprise your way.
We recommend diligently monitoring your roof for leaks or damage caused by heavy snow and ice. Frequent walks in and around your home, as well as regular trips into the attic, can ensure that nothing has gone awry. Additionally, removing snow and ice dams from your roof can certainly help prevent excessive damage.
Lastly, you may still have time if you haven’t already gotten a RoofMaxx Treatment to rejuvenate your roof. For a successful Roof Maxx application, weather conditions should be dry and the temperature above 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Here in the Tri-Cities, this is still possible in early winter. While you may be tempted to wait until spring, this impact of a roof rejuvenation treatment will aid your roof against extreme weather like rain, hail, snow, wind, and flying debris.
Why Choose Roof Maxx of the Tri-Cities?
As locals of the Tri-Cities, born and raised, we fully understand how the weather here can impact your roof. We have seen the impact of the seasons and the detrimental cost it can bring to homeowners. That is why we have dedicated our careers to assisting homeowners like you in getting the most out of your roofs without the hefty price tag. We firmly believe that preventive care through roof rejuvenation is the best option to ensure the longevity of your investment.
Are you ready to give your roof the care it needs year-round? Contact Roof Maxx of Tri-Cities today to schedule your RoofMaxx treatment and ensure your shingles are in top shape for every season.
