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ROOF LIFE
HOW TO
4 ROOF REPAIR TIPS
Find, diagnose, and fix roof damage before it gets worse
Premature roof failure – it’s the kind of challenge that keeps an FM up at night. This expensive nightmare isn’t just a money pit, it’s also the waste
of a roof that could have endured many more years of service if it had been
properly maintained.
That maintenance includes spotting the little problems before they turn into big ones
so the roof can continue its long service life as planned. Try these four tips for keeping
molehills from becoming mountains.
1) Understand Typical Damage
First, have an idea of what you might find once you access the roof. Certain types of
damage are more likely in wet or cold months, for example, while others could be the
consequence of a contractor accessing your roof to service an HVAC unit or install solar
panels. These three common scenarios account for much of the minor damage you’re
likely to spot.
ROOFTOP DEBRIS should be removed at least
twice a year, says Owen Davis, technical specialist
with Professional Roof Consultants. Allowing it to
clog drains leads to ponding water (inset), which
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