{"id":1360,"date":"2016-11-14T10:21:47","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T18:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/?p=1360"},"modified":"2016-11-14T10:21:47","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T18:21:47","slug":"5-maintenance-tips-from-bay-area-roofing-contractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/5-maintenance-tips-from-bay-area-roofing-contractors\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things To Do To Maintain Your Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;padding: 0 0 10px 10px\" class=\"interactive_right\"><div class='button_holder_right'><iframe allowtransparency='true' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' src='\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets\/tweet_button.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2F5-maintenance-tips-from-bay-area-roofing-contractors%2F&amp;text=5 Things To Do To Maintain Your Roof&amp;count=vertical&amp;lang=' style='width:65px; height:65px;' ><\/iframe><\/div><div class='button_holder_right'><iframe src='\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2F5-maintenance-tips-from-bay-area-roofing-contractors%2F&amp;layout=button_count&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=65&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=21' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border:none; overflow:hidden; width:65px; height:21px;' allowTransparency='true'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><h2>Top 5 Maintenance Tips from Bay Area Roofing Contractors<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1369\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/5-maintenance-tips-from-bay-area-roofing-contractors\/east-bay-roof-repair-600-400\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/east-bay-roof-repair-600-400.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"600,400\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Daisy-Daisy&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"east-bay-roof-repair-600-400\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/east-bay-roof-repair-600-400.jpg\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1369\" title=\"Gutter Cleaning for Fall Roofing Maintenance\" src=\"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/east-bay-roof-repair-600-400.jpg\" alt=\"east-bay-roof-repair-prevention-gutter-cleaning\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/east-bay-roof-repair-600-400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/east-bay-roof-repair-600-400-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/east-bay-roof-repair-600-400-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your roof is one of the most important aspects of your home because it protects you and your family from the harsh elements. Taking good care of your roof is key in having a long-lasting and solid roof. While some things should most definitely be left to the professionals, here are 5 simple ways to maintain your roof on your own:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Clean up debris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taking the time to identify and remove debris from your roof is important in preventing rot and decay. Make sure to keep your roof clear of leafs, sticks, and trash pieces that might have found their way up there. Note that this check should be performed when your roof is dry and done with the assistance of at least one other person for safety reasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Remove moss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moss and mold can soften and damage shingles if left too long. Wash infected shingles gently and scrub away all mossy pieces. Check the integrity of each shingle that appears to have fungus on it and replace or repair them as needed, taking care to leave no soft or broken shingles to expose your roof to the elements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Repair shingles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After storms or strong winds, shingles can become broken without your knowledge. It is a good idea to regularly check your shingles to make sure that they are still in good shape and not in need of repair. If you do spot some broken or cracked shingles during a quick inspection, a local roofing company that specializes in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/roofproducts.html\" target=\"_blank\">roofing repair<\/a> should be able to identify and replace them quickly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Repair and clean chimneys and outlets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chimneys, vents, and outside lighting should also be cleaned and repaired as needed. Power washing is an ideal way to perform this kind of cleaning as it will easily remove grime and reach tricky spots that are hard to find with only a ladder at your disposal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Clean gutters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gutters should be cleaned regularly to prevent the build-up of garbage and natural debris inside of them. A great way to make the cleaning and repair process easier on yourself is to install covers that keep dirt out. Inspect around the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/roofresources.html\" target=\"_blank\">gutters<\/a> for cracks or broken areas and repair them with caulking as necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Our Bay Area Roofing Contractors for Help<\/h2>\n<p>Maintaining your roof throughout the year is the most effective way to ensure that it stays in the best condition possible. In the colder months, rain and accumulation of leafs and twigs can potentially hide roofing problems that are easier to spot in better weather. As the winter months approach, consider enlisting the help of a professional <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/roofproducts.html\" target=\"_blank\">roofing company<\/a> like Century Roof &amp; Solar to inspect your roof for any possible problems to ensure that your roof is well taken care of. They will be able to give you tips on continuing to care for your home as well as fix any issues that they might find. 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