A roof can be one of the most important components of your home. It can protect your home and its contents from rain, snow, hail and other debris. For the roof to do its job, it needs proper maintenance and repair when necessary. Here are some common mistakes that homeowners make with their roofs.
Using a Handyman To Make Repairs
A handyman may not have the knowledge, expertise, licensing or insurance needed to repair or install your roof. Homeowners who use handymen to repair or replace their roofs may be opening themselves up for more extensive problems. If the handyman is unlicensed, he may not be able to cover any damages done to your property. In addition, using a handyman can mean that you may be held liable if he is injured while working on your roof.
Hiring the Cheapest Contractor
If you hire the cheapest contractor to replace or repair your roof you may be hiring an inexperienced roofer or one who doesn’t have the financial stability to do a quality job with quality materials. Signs that you may have used an inexperienced roofer can be mismatched shingles, missing leak barriers and drip edges, damaged shingles from improperly angled nails or improper installation of roof flashing. Another red flag that your contractor may not be up to par is if he asks for all the money for the roofing job up front instead of just a deposit.
Improper Care and Maintenance
Maintaining your roof can extend its life and prevent damage to your home. Improper maintenance, however, can shorten its life and cause damage. Prying up shingles to look for signs of leaks may sound like a good maintenance idea, but it can create leaks. Pressure washing an asphalt roof may give it a clean new look, but it can also damage the tiny granules that are supposed to protect the roof from leaking. In addition, your roof could begin to leak after being pressure washed.
Landmark Roofing provides quality roofing services at reasonable prices. Leave the maintenance and repair to the professionals and give us a call today, at (443) 223-7453!
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After starting his first business at age 26, Artie Hendricks partnered with his best friend Rob Calhan and they have assembled a team of skilled and conscientious friends to be the core of Landmark Roofing. He largely credits his father’s strong and consistent work ethic and his father’s best friend Jerry, who owns a construction company and trained him through his first building experiences. Artie has since advanced through degrees in architecture, auto-CAD and construction management to build a business that prides itself on the care it shows for its work and its customers’ satisfaction.
