Owning your first home is an extremely exciting time. But it is likely you do not know this important information about your new home’s roof! Reading this article will give you, new homeowners, all the information you need to know about roofs.

Annual Roof Inspections
It is unlikely that you know that your roof, like every other part of your home, needs to be cared for. The easiest way to look after your roof is by scheduling annual roof inspections. You can read more on why roof inspections are so important in our previous article.

Maintain Your Guttering
Your guttering is extremely handy in maintaining the quality of your roof. Giving water a place to escape down and off of your roof. You should complete maintenance on your guttering at least yearly to ensure it is working efficiently. Blocked guttering is likely to cause issues for your roof due to the water has nowhere to escape to.

Keep Your Roof Clear of Debris
Any debris, including fallen leaves, moss, and branches can cause issues for your roof. Keeping your roof clear of any debris will help to maintain your roof, helping it to last longer. You should simply take a day every year to clean any debris from your roof if you wish for it to last.

Roofs Don’t Last Forever
For some reason, any new homeowner seems to believe that their roof will last forever. This is not the case. While they may last the time you are living on the property, you may need to replace the roof if any issues do start to occur.

To conclude, as new homeowners you really need to keep up to date on the maintenance of your roof. A simple yearly inspection will help to keep the quality and life of your roof high.