One Of The Answers To Preventing Water Damage Is Right Over Your Head

5/24/2021 (Permalink)

Call the team at SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville, and Douglas today and let’s talk about your roof (912) 285-0724

Water Damaged Homes In Waycross, Hinesville, and Douglas

From high energy bills to extensive water damage or worse, it’s risky to ignore your roof. Here are some things to help you prevent future water damages.

Maintain your roof. Once a year, the cobwebs and dust need to be cleaned from your ventilation and exhaust systems. Caulking around pipes and vents should be done at this time, as well.

Exposed metal will rust and deteriorate, so make sure those areas get painted to protect them. Conducting regular inspections of all parts of your property will aid you in saving time, money, and trouble, and your roof is no exception. It can be easy to forget about it, but a damaged roof can quickly become a huge issue, allowing water to intrude into every part of your home or business and cause water damage.

Trees and shrubs that overhang your building should be trimmed back periodically, especially if they seem weak or have become a nuisance. Falling branches can do damage to a roof during inclement weather. If the tree itself seems unstable, it might be time to have it completely removed for future safety concerns.

Remove leaves, dirt, and debris from your gutters to avoid water damage from backed up rainfall or melting snow and ice. Rain spouts can pull away from the building if they are overloaded or clogged with water and debris, and this can do damage to the corners of the roof and exterior walls. Prevention is always a good idea, and one that can save you time and trouble.

Call a professional contractor if you see curled or buckled shingles during your maintenance inspections. If shingles are missing, that’s something that will need to be repaired right away to avoid leaks and future water damages. Water stains in the attic are a tell tale sign that you might need a new roof; higher-than-average energy bills often tell the same story. If mold has made an appearance, make that call today.
Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we.

SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville, and Douglas provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

Call the team at SERVPRO of Waycross, Hinesville, and Douglas today and let’s talk about your roof (912) 285-0724, and we are happy to help.