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Writer's pictureKiera Peterson

Why Routine Maintenance Is Better Than Sudden Roof Repairs

Updated: Feb 28

The weather conditions in Australia can be harsh and rough, sometimes with rough winds, storms, chilling winters, and sometimes snow in some regions. Therefore, the one thing above your head which keeps taking all these tolls, the constant scorching heat of the sun and to bangs of harsh weather, is your roof. Therefore experts recommend routine roof maintenance to save the trouble of the potential damage caused by constant weather changes.


One of the most common calls for roof repairs is raised due to leakage, broken or damaged roof tiles or shingles, etc. But when you can detect even a minor leakage in your roof, or broken tiles, it should not be left unattended. However, most of the time, property damages from roof issues occur due to failure to notice roof problems at an initial stage, which is why routine roof maintenance can save you from the heavy expenses of roof repair tasks.



Why Routine Maintenance

With the poor condition of a roof above your head, it is difficult for any homeowner to have a peaceful sleep through the night. Well, the fact is not the entire roof is visible when you are standing below, nor the roof's condition could be analyzed without a proper inspection after storms, heavy downpours, or a tree fall. Therefore, if you tend to have a routine schedule for roof maintenance, there can simply be no overlooking essential roof repair requirements. Among many benefits of regular maintenance, some are:


Save Expensive Repairs

Overlooking, failing to spot, or even neglecting a roof problem, whether it’s a leakage, broken tile, aging tiles, loose tiles, etc., could cause a toll on your financial budget. Major roof repairs, like replacing tiles, and repairing major leakages, can cause of a lot of money. However, routine inspection with the help of professional roof repair experts can help you to detect a problem at its initial stage and resolve it immediately. You must adhere to routine maintenance if:

  1. If you have an aging property

  2. Harsh weather conditions in the region

  3. Spot a damp spot on the ceiling

  4. Notice crackling or odd sounds on the roof while heavy winds are blowing

  5. If a tree falls on your roof


Fixing Blocked Gutters

Blocked or clogged gutters can be a common result of storms, animals or birds around, etc. in case of heavy wind or storm, dry leaves to debris can get stuck at gutter mouths, and sometimes wild animals around can also attempt to make nests which leads to blockages. A clogged gutter on your roof leads to stagnant water since normal drainage is blocked. Standing water often leads to multiple problems:

  1. Breeding of mosquitoes

  2. Pest attack

  3. Water seepage, if there is even a minor leak

  4. Formation of mold and moss


Prevent Property Damage

Whether it's due to the age of your property, poor maintenance, low-quality materials used in construction, rough weather conditions, or natural calamities like earthquakes or heavy downpours, there could be multiple reasons behind the formation of cracks and pathways of leakages on a roof. In your day-to-day life schedule, hardly anyone thinks of climbing up the roof, and more so if it is a slanting roof and finding out if there is any crack or scope of leakage. It is not until there is a patch of dampness in the ceiling or mould formation on the ceiling that it attracts one’s attention to roof care. So, here are a few conditions when you should not delay any further to call for roof repairs experts:

  1. The damp patch on the ceiling

  2. Discoloured patch on the ceiling

  3. Water dripping from the ceiling

  4. Mould formation in the ceiling



If you notice any of these, you should immediately contact a professional roof repair service provider. They will inspect the roof and will recommend the right solution. However, you must only rely on a professional roofer for this.


Wrapping it up

There could be many underlying reasons behind a damaged or deteriorating roof. However, those who adhere to routine roof maintenance tend to enjoy hassle-free house maintenance since when problems are sighted at their slightest emergence, they can not only be resolved from the root but a lot of expense can also be saved on major repairs. Thus, for the long life of your roof and your property, you must find a reliable, licensed, reputed, and insured roof repairs service and book routine maintenance to cover all the hassles related to roof problems. 

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