{"id":7567,"date":"2013-05-14T15:17:47","date_gmt":"2013-05-14T14:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roof.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=50"},"modified":"2013-05-14T15:17:47","modified_gmt":"2013-05-14T14:17:47","slug":"roofing-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/diy\/roofing-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Roofing maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Regular inspections and preventative maintenance are a good way to keep your roofing in tip-top condition and your property and its contents protected from the elements.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also wise to check for damage and make any necessary repairs as soon as possible after any extreme weather conditions.<\/p>\n

Do it yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending upon the height and nature of your roof it may be possible to safely inspect and maintain some aspects yourself.<\/p>\n

For example, pitched roofing can sometimes be inspected from street level or properties opposite to check for loose coverings.
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\nSimilarly, you can keep an eye on the condition of single-storey flat roofs from higher level windows. Using a suitably safe ladder and appropriate tools, gutters and the roofing surface can be kept free of debris. But you should always be wary of walking on a flat roof if you think it\u2019s damaged, unstable or likely to become so as a result of your activity. For example, sweeping loose nails off a single ply covering could penetrate the thin protective surface and cause a leak.<\/p>\n

A good piece of general advice is, if you\u2019re not sure how to tackle a job, or if you have any doubts about your own capabilities, get expert help.<\/p>\n

Hire a professional<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apart from easily made regular inspections and relatively simple maintenance tasks than can be safely completed without specialist equipment, it\u2019s usually wise to employ a suitably qualified and experienced professional. This is where our regional network of vetted businesses can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Regular inspections and preventative maintenance are a good way to keep your roofing in tip-top condition and your property and its contents protected from the … <\/p>\n

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