Preventive maintenance is a service offered by Arcamm Roofing, Insulation & Eavestrough within Toronto and surrounding areas.
Routine maintenance is going to extend the life of your investment and reduce the life cycle expense of your roof.
Not maintaining the roof might result in early roofing system deterioration.
Deterioration repairs from lack of correct maintenance are extremely expensive and places valuables that are inside at risk.
Deterioration left untreated result in cancellation of guarantee.
Here’s a list of procedures to assist you in maintaining the roof.
Maintain Records
Have a file of every record associated with the roof which includes:
Original invoices and specifications
Maintenance and repair bills
Inspection reports
Guarantee
Perform Regular Inspection
At least two times a year, usually in the Fall and Spring.
Checklist for inspection maintenance is offered.
Inspect After Serious Weather
Always inspect your roof for damage after serious weather like high winds, heavy rains, hailstorms, etc.
Correctly Repair
All roofing repairs have to be done by Arcamm Roofing, which includes repairs for non-guaranteed situations.
Make repairs that follow present repair guidelines for the quality and type of roof put in.
Address non-roof associated leak areas.
Keep the Roof Clean and Free of Debris
Always remove roof debris like:
Bottles, rocks, dirt, branches, leaves, etc.
Trash and debris from additional trades, etc.
Keep downspouts, gutters, scuppers, drains, and surrounding roof spaces clean to ensure correct drainage.
Install a gutter filter (in order to eliminate back up of water)
Keep Metal in Good Working Order
Assess all counter flashings, metal flashings, pitch pockets, and expansion joints for:
Bad mortar joints and cracks
Deteriorated sealant
With correct water drainage your roof trim/metal will remain free of deterioration and rust a lot longer.
