The roof of your home makes sure that you and your home are protected from the weather – but to make sure that it is doing its job you need to be aware of the things that can damage it. If you think you have a problem with your roof, it is best to get a professional like this Cheltenham roofer https://www.dtaylorroofing.co.uk/ to come and take a look at it for you so that you can get it sorted before it becomes a bigger repair job.
Here are some of the things to look out for that could cause damage to your roof…
Trees – If you have tree branches overhanging your roof, this can then lead to damage either from the branches scraping across the roof or from branches falling and landing on the roof. This can result in damaged or missing roof tiles so it is a good idea to get a tree surgeon to maintain the trees near your home.
Blocked Gutters – It’s easy for gutters to become blocked, especially during the winter when the wind can blow all sorts of debris into them. Once this happens, water will not be able to drain away and as well as causing damage to the gutter this can also mean that the water can get into other places where it is not wanted and cause more damage.
Flashing Damage – The flashing on a roof is the places where parts of the roof are joined to other parts and the flashing is used to seal this to protect it from water getting in and to make it secure. If the flashing is older, or you have some damage to it then it will need to be replaced as soon as possible.
