Maintenance
One of the advantages of opting for metal roofing is how low-maintenance it is compared to other roofing materials. You won’t have to worry about moss, mould, or loose tiles. Of course, that doesn’t mean that your metal roof can be ignored! While the maintenance requirements are certainly lower, we still recommend periodic metal roofing maintenance to ensure your roof looks good and stays strong for years to come. Luckily, maintaining a metal roof is relatively straightforward – especially when compared to other roofing materials.
In our experience, some of the most common problems with metal roofing aren’t in the roof itself, but in the roof plumbing!
Gutter and drain cleaning is an essential part of metal roof maintenance. Neglecting your drains and gutters can lead to build-up in your gutters, which in turn may cause:
- Roof leaks
- Damaged foundations
- Mould growth
- Rotten wood
Fasteners, screws, rivets… you can thank these for holding your metal roof together!
During a deeper inspection, your metal roofing expert will ensure that there aren’t any loose, damaged, rusty, and missing fasteners or screws.
This minimises the risk of screws and fasteners pulling out in the event of inclement weather. If it’s been a while since you last looked at these, we suggest calling someone to check (and if necessary, replace them) ASAP.
How do you stop water from getting in from the ridges and edges of your roof? With roof flashing, that’s how!
Damaged roof flashings can cause roofing leaks if not inspected regularly. Schedule an on-site metal roofing inspection to ensure that all flashing materials are in good shape and are sealed well.
Metal roofing has long been tried and tested for many years. Regular inspections identify problems, helping extend the already impressive lifespan of your metal roofing installation.
Whatever the issue is, you can trust Ocean Blue Metal Roofing to provide a solution!
