There are certain things you should do with your roof like regular roofing inspections and repairs but there are other things that you simply cannot do. Experimenting with roofs is risky business and requires professional knowledge. If you’re not an expert, you could end up doing more harm than good to your roof. Here are a few things you should never do with your roof!
Don’t walk on your roof for whatever reason Whether it’s a midnight stroll or a minor DIY repair, you should never attempt to take a stroll on top of your roof. Not only are you putting yourself at a risk of falling but you could also damage the roof material and cause leaks and dislodgement of shingles on the roof. Never pressure-clean the roof Everyone wants to clean their roof once a while but using the right products and tools to do it is essential. Removing dirt with pressure cleaning techniques can seriously damage your roof and cause it to age more quickly. Slow and gentle is the key to keeping your roof clean and debris-free. Don’t allow mold to take over your roof Whether it happens unconsciously or you let it just happen unconsciously, mold and mildew have no place on your roof. Keep greenery and plants away from your roof top as these damp conditions can promote mildew and mold growth. Mold is not only unsightly but it can spread to the walls and ceilings of your house and cause respiratory and other health problems. Mold that is left unattended can also permanently discolor your roof. Call a professional to get rid of mold immediately before it’s out of control. Don’t go DIY So you have a leaky roof but no knowledge of how to fix it? Don’t attempt a DIY patch! If you have no roofing expertise, it’s best to call a trusted roofing contractor to get the job done for you! Check out yesterday's post...
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2/13/2019 06:46:44 pm
Thanks for pointing out that we should never walk on the roof since we are not just risking our safety, but we can also damage the roof. With that in mind, I will just hire professionals instead so that no further damage will happen. This is for the holes that we discovered on our roof when my husband climbed up to get the ball of our son.
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3/21/2019 09:01:16 pm
Thanks for pointing out that pressure cleaning must be done by the pros. Like you said, this is to keep you from damaging the roof since this process needs to be done with the right skill and technique. I will follow your advice now that I need to have the roof clean since it got lots of green substances that made my husband slipped there one time.
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6/21/2019 02:12:08 pm
It's good to know that you shouldn't walk on your roof for any reason since you could hurt yourself. My brother had a shingle fall off his roof the other day, and he wants to just walk out and replace it. I don't want him to hurt himself or damage his roof, so I'll pass this information along to him.
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