How Do I Make My Roof Last Longer?

Your roof lasts longer if it’s made with quality materials and is well-maintained. A well-maintained roof done by professionals will protect your property, saving you time and money in the future.

Our experts can help you identify problems you didn’t know existed. These hidden problems can lead to more problems, costing you more money for further repairs.

We offer a free inspection to determine your repair needs and a preventive maintenance checklist. Inspections are recommended annually to protect your property in Killeen.

Roof inspection checklist:

Visual Roof Check

Getting into the habit of checking your roof every couple of weeks helps you to quickly resolve any issues that can come up.

Possible issues are:

• Missing or damaged shingles or tiles
• Discoloration of shingles from water underneath
• Sagging Of the roof, indication water retention
• Missing or damaged flashing around vents, chimney, or skylight
• Piles of debris from trees
• Mold or mildew
• Pooling of water on a flat roof

These problems can be found on metal, tile or shingle roofs. It is best to leave it to roof professionals. However, it is easy to detect problems just by looking from the ground and using binoculars. You may also use a drone to detect problems.

If you detect any problems call us to come and make a thorough inspection of your roof.

Gutter Check

Not allowing your gutters to clog will protect your roof, eaves, facia and soffit from damage. Watching for sand in gutters will reveal aging shingles that have begun to break down.

To be sure gutters and downspouts are in good working order, check seams and connections to be sure they are secure and sealed.

Gutter checks should be done once a month.

Tree Branch Issues

Trees are constantly growing, often quickly. Look at your roof for damaging branches.  Check any overhanging limbs and remove them. Waiting will make it worse, causing costly repairs.

Attic Check

Checking your attic twice a year can detect roof problems:

• Stains or water, indicating a leak, appearing on underside of roof decking or joists and rafters near vents or chimneys
• Animal traces, such as fir, feathers or droppings, indicating they are getting in through vents or a hole in roof or other areas

Ceiling or Wall Checks Inside the Building

When interesting a room, check for any wet spots or stains, indicating a roof or plumbing leak.

For roof contracting, inspection, or maintenance in the Killeen area, call us or submit the form below to learn more about which roofing package is best for you. We have been around for a long time and our customers can confirm we provide quality service.