How to Increase the Lifespan of your Roof

Your home is one of the greatest investments you will make in your lifetime. And your roof is there to protect your home, as well as everything and everyone inside! Which is why taking care of your roof is so important.

The average lifespan of a roof is roughly 20 years depending on the type of shingles and how well you take care of it. But if you take good care of your roof, it can last much longer. Here are some ways that you can increase the lifespan of your roof and take better care of it: 

Gutters

Gutters play a key role in making your roof last longer. Your gutters help keep your home dry when it rains, but they can’t do that when they are full of debris or aren’t working properly. Debris like leaves and sticks can clog your gutters making it harder for them to work properly. If your gutters aren’t taken care of the water will eventually pool and seep underneath your shingles and can damage the underlayment. This is why cleaning your gutters is a key part in taking good care of your roof and is vital for increasing the lifespan of your roof. 

Debris

A huge part of taking care of your gutters and your shingles is managing the debris before it even gets onto your roof. You can do this by trimming the tree branches around your roof. Falling debris can damage not only your gutters but your shingles as well, causing them to loosen or crack.It is advised that your tree branches are no closer than 10 feet from your roof, and any overhanging branches are trimmed to prevent debris or even a whole branch from falling and damaging your roof.  

Ventilation 

Another key part to having a long-lasting roof is in the attic, the ventilation. If your attic is not properly ventilated the hot air will struggle to leave your home and cold air will not be able to enter. This hot air will not only impact the inside of your home, but can fry your shingles from the inside out, causing your roof to age at a much faster rate. 

Get Regular Inspections

And finally, the best way to take care of your roof and increase its lifespan is to have your roof regularly inspected by a team of professionals, like the Rooforia team! Professional can catch those issues on your roof that you might miss and could grow into major issues. 

Contact Rooforia with any questions about your roof or for a free roof inspection at (402)-281-2891.