Spring Roof Maintenance

Spring is here and what better time to inspect your roof. Why? Your roof is exposed to the elements 365 days of the year so over time the beatings it takes can really add up to some substantial damage. It’s a good practice to inspect your roof yearly. Check all the vents and flashings. The caulk used to seal around their edges has a tendency to dry and crack which can cause serious leaks if not fixed. These need to be recaulked when this happens.

Also, check any valleys and gutters for leaves and debris buildup. This buildup can cause water to pool and could cause the surrounding wood to rot. You should check for missing shingles, scraped shingles, or overhanging tree limbs that could potentially damage the roof.

The best way to prevent big damage and losses in your house from storm’s, is to upkeep any potential problem areas. And from an insurance standpoint, this is very important, because most losses that are a result of maintenance issues will not be covered.
What to look for and what to fix
· Inspect gutters for separations, rust or cracks
· Broken or worse missing tiles or shingles
· Look for any ponding issues
· Has anything fallen on the roof over the winter that might have damaged that section of the roof
· Give your roof a proper power wash and anti-fungicide if you live under trees or areas with very little light and high moisture.
· Consider applying a waterproof sealer
· Depending on your roofs age a protective coating such as Liquid Rubber will add years to its life

For valuable tips on exending the life of your existing roof we suggest Liquid Rubber. the only Liquid EPDM. You can find this at EPDM coatings http://www.epdmcoatings.com/

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Rubber Roof Benefits

Rubber Roofing System Benefits
The advantages of rubber roofing are many. epdm rubber are durable, energy efficient and environmentally friendly (they are often made of recycled materials). Another advantage of epdm rubber roofs, one that often tilts the scale in their favor, is that they require low maintenance, unlike wooden materials for example. But some differences exist between the two types of rubber roofs, with each having its own advantagesLiquid Rubber is a 100% epdm rubber that is guaranteed to fix roof leaks on metal roofs, pvc roof and applies on vitrually any surface. Liquid Roof is specifically designed to fix Rv roof leaks .Click Here To Read Full Article

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Roof Maintenance

Roof Maintenance

Roof problems are almost as inevitable as taxes. But as with taxes, planning makes roof maintenance easier to bear.


As you may be well aware, roof failures are expensive and normally cost twice as much as an original installation. The efforts to economize in roof construction often exert a strong temptation to management. Since the roof is normally a purely utilitarian part of the building, effort and money sometimes are chaneled to other, more visible areas.


A number of factors contribute to the high incidence of roof failures. Most failures spring from the site manufacturing of the roof, which is one of the most complex systems of a building. Some of the other contributors to failure are:

•Roof-mounted equipment.
•Wind damage resulting in tearoff or flashing damage.
•Fire.
•Buildup of debris on the roof.
•Plant growth on the roof.
•Ponding of water for more than 24 hours.
•Extreme temperature changes.
•Excessive roof traffic.
•Poor roof construction methods and procedures.

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Roof Diagnosis

The first step is to know as much as possible about the roof. Depending if you purchased the home new or used it could require some research. The date of installation; contractors used, any warranties that apply to the material or labor that was done after the roof was installed, the system manufacturer; type of membrane; any history on the roof problems and what was done to fix it and of course a running tab on the cost of repairs.
No roof can be appropriately managed without first knowing the roof’s history and then understanding the current condition of the roof. Current roof condition is obtained by conducting roof inspections. Whether surveys are done by in-house staff or contracted to a consultant depends on the technical competence and availability of your resources.
The roof survey should include: examination of roof membrane, flashings, sheet metal flashings, drains, gutters, etc; evaluation of observed conditions that may impact the long-term performance of the roof system; documentation of deficiencies requiring corrective action; and development of long-range preventive maintenance needs.
The information gathered does no good if it sits on a shelf accumulating dust. The data needs to be recorded and studied, as it will help identify the opportunities to make repairs, conduct maintenance or anticipate reroofing.
Don’t be one of the facility managers whose roofs have to be replaced before their design lives are reached, or for whom emergency repairs are needed at the least opportune time. Don’t let your good roofs sit neglected, doomed to early failure. The solution begins with a well-devised roof inspection and maintenance plan. So get started!

EPDM Coatings to be Featured in Roofers Exchange

We are pleased to announce that EPDM coatings will be featured in the July issue of Roofers Exchange magazine. If you do not receive the magazine and would likea copy of the article please e-mail us at info@epdmcoatings.com