5 Things Not Good for Your Roof

Your roof is probably the most exposed component of your home. Throughout its lifespan, a roof is constantly exposed to the weather elements yet provide efficient protection to your home and loved ones. Besides protecting your family, an efficient roofing system is also responsible for maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature all year long, helping you save thousands of dollars on your electricity expenses. That's why it's important to do everything you can to keep your roof in tip top condition.

Here at Legend Roofs, we have listed five things you should refrain from doing if you want to enhance the performance and longevity of your roofing system and to keep it in pristine condition throughout its lifespan.

1. Ignoring Debris

First and foremost - make sure that your roofing system is free from all types of debris. Not only leaves, twigs and branches make your roof an eyesore, debris buildup can also result in serious structural issues and water damage to your property. It can retain moisture and lead to fungi and mold growth.

We are one of the most experienced specialists when it comes to removing every bit of debris from your roofing system. Besides instantly boosting the aesthetic appeal of your property, a properly cleaned roof will increase the performance, energy efficiency, and water resistance of your roofing system.

2. Dressing Up the Roof Edge

Decorating your roof by hanging light or any other items for that matters usually requires drilling holes in your roofing materials such as shingles, soffits or fascia boards- which should be avoided at all costs. Piercing these critical areas of your roof for any celebration can damage them, resulting in roof leaks and other complications. So, make sure to get in touch with our experts before you want to dress up your roof for any occasion.

3. Playing Ball by the Gable

Playing hoops in the open yard is a fun activity for most people. However, make sure to get a freestanding unit to mount your basketball board instead of installing it on the gable. When placed on the gable, it can weight down your roofing system and severely damage it over time.

4. Mounting a Satellite Dish on the Roof Plane

The same holds true for TV antennas and dishes. Even if you hire professionals to install these devices, there's no guarantee that they know how to work around crucial roofing components like flashing for the purpose of waterproofing the holes.

As far as roofing issues are concerned, it's important to choose the most trusted and experienced professionals in the industry. At Legends Roofs, we have the experience to advise you on the best steps you can take to keep your roofing in great shape for years to come.

5. Installing Solar Panels

Most roofs are the ideal places to install solar panels because it receives sunlight constantly throughout the day. However, what most homeowners don't know is that their homes may not be structurally strong enough to bear the excessive load of solar panels. That's the reason why the installation of solar panels in most cases damages the roofing shingles. In extreme cases, it can even break down the wooden decking that can result in the sagging of your roofing system. No doubt, solar panels can help you save some serious money on your energy expenses, but if possible try to choose some other areas outside your house for installation.

As one of the most trustworthy and experienced homeowners in and around Norman, Shawnee, and Oklahoma roofing company, you can count on our experienced roofers to keep your roofs looking and performing like a brand new roofing system even beyond its predicted lifespan.

We specialize in roof repairs, installations, cleaning, maintenance and replacements. To learn more about our services, give us a call at (405) 352-7307 today.

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