Your roof constantly protects your home from all kinds of weather conditions, so it only makes sense to conduct an inspection whenever possible. Most roofing professionals, ourselves included, recommend inspecting roofs at least once a year and after every storm, but doing it once every season may benefit your roof even more. In today’s post, Pressure Point Roofing Eugene, LLC discusses the benefits of seasonal roof inspections.
Roof Inspections Vs. Maintenance
It’s important to note that roof inspections are different from routine maintenance conducted by a roofing professional. It helps to think of roofing maintenance as the equivalent of an annual physical where a full checkup is done, followed by a diagnosis and an action plan. In comparison, a roof inspection can be conducted by the homeowner any time of the year, and doesn’t require any roofing work.
Benefits of Seasonal Inspections
In our introduction, we touched upon how roofing inspections can be done annually. However, conducting seasonal inspections can shorten the gap between finding potential roofing problems and having them fixed by a roofing professional, which provides the following benefits.
- Keep repair costs to a minimum. Roofing problems caused by normal wear and weather-inflicted damage won’t go away if you ignore them. In fact, it’s the opposite — the longer these problems remain exposed to the elements, the costlier the repairs will be.
- Prevent heat leaks. Sometimes damage to the roof can result in heat leaks, which causes heat loss during the heating season and heat gain during the cooling season. Both can lead to a higher heating and cooling system workload, which can lead to higher energy bills. Getting your damaged roof repaired as soon as possible can help you prepare for the season ahead.
- Keep your roof looking good. A severely damaged roof can help preserve your home’s curb appeal and stop a potential decrease in value.
- Extend your roof’s service life. A roof that’s kept in good condition is at a lower risk of early failure, which can result in a longer and worry-free service life.
It goes without saying that you need a roofer that you can count on to reap these benefits, and Pressure Point Roofing Eugene, LLC is one such roofer. Give us a call at (541) 688-7663, or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve Springfield, OR, and the surrounding communities in Oregon.