5 Major Elements For Roof Control |
Posted: February 11, 2020 |
The roof is an essential element of the house. Damaged or poorly maintained, it can cause leaks, heat loss and therefore greater damage and / or high energy bills. Flat roofs are in. Not only industrial production halls or commercial buildings have one, but modern homes are also increasingly ignoring the traditional gable roof. A flat roof is simply beautiful. Here you will find an overview of the different roof coverings for flat roofs. It is estimated that a roof should ideally be checked once a year. Ideally in spring or summer to have enough time to make repairs before the return of bad weather. Here's what to watch out for. 1. Damage to the coatingA roof should ideally be inspected in spring or summer. Whether your roof is sloping or flat, covered with tiles, slate, or synthetic materials, it is important to make a visual check to detect any damage. A broken tile, a missing slate, a crack, a concrete tile that has become permeable, can let the rain seep in or stagnate and cause water damage. Also pay attention to the ridge (high meeting line of the 2 sides of a roof) and fixings (nails, hooks) as well as decorative elements such as the edges, the ventilation tiles, which are more susceptible to stalling. Even if a roof has an average lifespan of 30 to 40 years depending on the cover, it is not immune to one or the other small damage. Our advice: you can easily carry out this verification yourself. By arming yourself with binoculars, for example. 2. Moss, algae, lichenDepending on its exposure, its inclination, the presence or absence of trees nearby, your roof may be covered with moss, algae or lichen to varying degrees. Proper ventilation of the roof can reduce their appearance. Anyway, it is good to get rid of these unwanted, even if only for the aesthetics of the roof. Our advice: Defoaming your roof is not an easy operation, call a professional to carry it out. 3. Exits and roof windowsThe chimney and chimney and roof window fittings may deteriorate and cause cracks. Cracks which are sometimes difficult to detect but which could damage the waterproofing of the roof and cause moisture problems on the interior walls of the attic or in parts "in contact" with the chimney or windows. The chimney, on the other hand, could break and damage your roof… or that of your neighbour! Our advice: To detect them, which is not easy, only one solution: climb on the roof! For this, it is better to use a pro! 4. The guttersBe sure to inspect them twice a year, in late fall and early spring. History of ridding them of leaves, branches, etc. which could clog them, as well as the downspouts. A blocked gutter can cause damage to the facade, sealing and humidity problems. Also make sure that the gutters do not have cracks or holes and that the fasteners are not damaged. Our advice: for safety reasons, it is preferable to have it done by a professional who is used to height. But you can clean your gutters yourself. Put on gloves, bring a water jet, a bucket and secure your ladder! Place the crapaudine (small grids) to prevent leaves and other dirt from clogging the downspouts. 5. The frameA good roof check also involves the inspection of the frame. Check the rafters, the structure. It is not always easy to quickly find a pro in case of domestic problems. When your basic comfort needs are seriously disturbed, and your home is inaccessible or unusable, or if there is a danger for the occupants. The bill is often bitter. Our advice: observe your frame and make sure there is no mold, nibbling of the wood by insects or water infiltration.
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