Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. Not only can it help your home to look good but its ability to function properly can ensure it keeps the bad weather out. In addition to this, a roof that works well can keep your home cool in the hot summer months.

A roof that is damaged can increase exposure to the weather and even lead to further damage. This is why it’s vital you hire a roofing company to help you. Having said that, you need to ensure that neither you nor the company you hire makes the following roof maintenance mistakes:

1 – Covering Old Shingles 

If you cover old shingles rather than replacing you will find that they will become damaged and start to deteriorate. Whether you’re installing the shingles yourself or you’ve hired someone to do the job for you, it’s essential that old shingles are replaced. This is occasionally a corner that some low-quality companies use. Your roofing contractor should remove the old shingles before replacing them with new ones. 

2 – Inadequately Installing Moisture Protection

Your home needs to be adequately protected from moisture. Although shingles can do this you also need a layer of moisture protection underneath them. Failure to install moisture protection could result in moisture collecting. High-quality moisture protection is required and will effectively protect your home. 

3 – Failing to Ensure you Have Proper Ventilation 

When you’re looking for an expert in roofing san jose has a few but are they prepared to consider your ventilation? Many people are not aware that having proper ventilation is important. Those who care about your roof and your home will ensure there is proper ventilation. Advanced roofing materials are used to ensure your roof is vented and structurally sound. If your roof is not well-ventilated moisture and heat can build up.

4 – Failing to Ensure you Have Proper Overhang

Every roof needs to have a proper overhang not just to ensure that the roof is nicely finished. Improper overhang does not ensure your home is protected from wind damage. You need to make sure that you or a roofer give your roof the correct amount of overhang. 

5 – Adding Nails to the Wrong Place

Adding nails to the correct place affects the whole of your roof. When nails are not correctly placed they can cause structural problems, occasionally serious ones. Every single nail should be placed so that it is underneath the upper layer of shingles. This will ensure the nails are less likely to corrode. When a nail corrodes it can create holes in your shingles. 

The above 5 mistakes are very common, however, they can all be avoided. When you’re repairing a roof you should refrain from cutting corners to save time. When a roof is properly maintained it can add value to your home while keeping it dry and protected for many years to come.

If you are not confident enough to maintain your roof contact us today. We look forward to ensuring your roof adequately protects your home.