Replacing an entire roof is a colossal investment...
That's why it's a good idea to take care of it regularly! At Couvreurs de l'Est, as company specializing in roofing in Montreal, we are at the the importance of preventive maintenance of your roof. Find out why in this blog post.
CONTINUOUS VARIED ATTACKS…
Throughout the year, your roof is severely tested by various elements, including:
Strong winds;
Ultraviolet rays;
Acid rain;
Snow;
Hail and ice;
Accumulations of dead leaves and debris blocking gutters and drains;
Insects and pests (carpenter ants, rodents, birds).
All of these factors that compromise the watertightness of your roof jeopardize the structure and contents of your building.
OMITTING YOUR ROOF MAINTENANCE: A RISKY BET
If you neglect the maintenance of your roof for an extended period, water infiltration may occur and materials deteriorate without you noticing it. During this time, the condition of the coating deteriorates to the point where you finally have to opt for the total repair of your roof... Remember that the best way to extend the life of your residential, industrial or commercial roof is maintain it: don't wait until it's too late to act!
So get into the good habit of having a preventive inspection of your roof done regularly — even if you don't notice anything unusual to the naked eye. Indeed, what could be more effective than the informed eye of a professional to detect even the beginnings of a problem? During his visit, our chief inspector at Couvreurs de l'Est will check, among other things:
The state of the membrane;
The condition of the sealants;
The condition of drains and flashings;
The condition of the coating
The junctions between the walls and the roof.
Once his inspection is complete, our expert will suggest the appropriate fixes, for example:
Repair and/or maintenance of the membrane;
Redo the caulking;
Unclog drains or gutters;
Replace some shingles;
Fill the cracks;
Add gravel.
Attention! If the deterioration of your roof is due to the presence of vermin, call on the services of an exterminator.
WHEN SHOULD YOU HAVE YOUR ROOF INSPECTED?
Whether your roof is 5 years old or 15 years old, it requires periodic preventive care. Remember that an annual inspection is generally required for pitched roofs; on the other hand, flat roofs being more vulnerable, they must ideally be examined each season, or even more often.
At Couvreurs de l’Est, a Montreal company, we install and repair roofs made of all kinds of materials: elastomeric membrane, asphalt, slate, etc. All of our work is done professionally and offered at competitive prices. Your roof needs an inspection, an maintenance or repair? Contact us!
