Sam Boak shares 3 Ways to Prevent Shingle Decay on Residential Homes
One of the most common problems the residential roofing experts at Boak & Sons see when working on a roof is decaying shingles. When shingles become frail and brittle, they can deteriorate and leave those sections of your roof vulnerable to leaks and further damage. This can cost homeowners a lot of money in repairs, so Sam Boak is sharing three simple ways to prevent shingle decay!
- Look for roofing debris.
If you see pieces of shingles or even entire shingles in your yard, gutter system, or can see them out of place on the roof, there’s a good chance your shingles are deteriorating. Safety is our number one rule at Boak & Sons, so we highly recommend you do this safely from the ground. If you think you see residential roofing debris in any of these areas, give Boak & Sons a call right away.
- Keep branches and other debris off your residential roof.
This is one of the best ways you can take care of your shingles! If a storm or a windy day blows branches, leaves, or any other debris onto the roof of your home, those materials need to be removed ASAP. There could be underlying damage from the debris hitting your home, but those materials could also trap moisture and allow moss and bacteria to grow on your shingles. While it may not happen overnight, moss growth can lift your shingles away from your roof, creating those vulnerable spots we talked about in the first section. Like we said before, safety first! If you can’t remove the debris with a garden hose from the ground, give Boak & Sons a call to see how we can help protect your roof, and you!
- Get your residential roof inspected by an expert from Boak & Sons!
Maybe this one is a little biased, but our quality customer service and award-winning work speaks for itself. We offer free estimates on all residential roofing repairs and replacements, so you have nothing to lose! If your shingles are over 20 years old, a recent storm has you worried about your shingles, or you notice any other problems with your roof, call us right away.
To schedule a free estimate with Boak & Sons, simply call us at 330-793-5646. You can also schedule your estimate on our website at www.boakandsons.com/contact. Sam Boak is also here to answer any questions you may have about your residential and commercial roofing, siding, gutters, sheet metal or insulation needs!
