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Caring For An Older Roof

When you move into a home, you hope that it won't need too much maintenance straight away. A couple of years after moving into our first place, we realised the roof needed more maintenance than we were giving it. I created a blog because I wanted to accumulate all of our roof maintenance knowledge in one place. The more love you give to a roof, the less likely you're going to deal with leaks during storms. So, use my posts to learn how to maintain your gutters and to be able to identify a missing or lifted shingle. Taking care of your roof now delays the need to replace it completely shortly.

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2018

Why Metal Roofs Are A Good Idea for Your Home
When building a new home or renovating your existing one, the roof is definitely something you will be concerned about. That's because besides protecting your home from the elements, your roof will also determine your home's overall aesthetic appeal as well as functionality regarding aspects such as energy efficiency. Therefore, you need a roof that will perform exceptionally well in all those categories. That means you have to make some considerations when choosing a roof for your home and one important thing you will have to think about is the choice of material.

Colour considerations for your metal roof
When most people think of metal roofs, they mistakenly picture rigid metallic shingles that only come in standardized shapes and sizes. Consequently, metal roofs are thought of as being rigid yet durable solutions for roofing the home. However, metal roofs are actually very flexible and customisable options. They come in a wide variety of shapes, colours and sizes that can fit multiple elements of your home décor. When looking for the perfect metal roof colour for your home, consider the following options.

How to Choose the Best Roofing Tiles for Your Home
If you are thinking about installing a new roof in your home, tile roofing is one of the best options that you can consider. Quality tiles such as those made from clay and concrete can resist great storms, earthquakes, and even hurricanes that can potentially ruin roofing structures. What's more, most tiles are designed with a class-A fire rating, meaning that they can protect your home from accidental fires. They have an excellent performance in harsh conditions, and they are not susceptible to attack by black algae and mould.

How Roof Carpenters Repair Your Guttering
If you have a damaged piece of guttering, water will pour off every time it rains. This can lead to a variety of problems, such as your house being waterlogged or excess water being absorbed by the foundation and causing severe damage to the structure. It is advisable to call in a roof carpenter to fix damaged gutters and to make necessary improvements to your fittings. Roof carpenters will consider several roof and building conditions like insulation and ventilation when repairing your gutters.