The failure to find and correct minor roof deterioration in the earliest stages is probably the greatest cause of residential roof leaks and damages. This is particularly true in the cases of low-sloped / flat roofs and tile roofs. The best preventive roof maintenance that one can do is to perform roof inspections and roof tune-ups to identify and solve problems as they occur.
Residential roofs get more abuse from the elements and deciduous trees than any other part of the building. Leaves that are clogging the valley drainage or chimney flashings can force water to divert to other areas causing leaks. One slipped and cracked tile can expose the underlayment. After the underlayment is exposed to the sun for over 6 months, the underlayment will break down and will not be waterproof any longer.
COMMON RESIDENTIAL ROOF MAINTENANCE
Clogged valley drainage that will eventually cause leaks.
Leak caused by one broken tile.
MAINTENANCE FOR ALL ROOFING MATERIALS
Our Maintenance (Tune-up) for Shingle Composition Roofs Include:
• Waterproofing all vents and flashings; painting waterproofing to protect from sunlight.
• Cleaning gutters, valleys, and drainage systems.
• Replace all broken and cracked shingles.
• Inspect ridge for wind damage.
• Inspect exposed nail holes; caulk exposed nail holes.
Our Residential Roof Maintenance (Tune-up) for Tile Roofs Include:
• Waterproofing all vents and flashings; painting waterproofing to protect from sunlight.
• Cleaning gutters, valleys, and drainage systems.
• Repositioning all loose and slipped tiles; waterproof nail holes, glue tiles back to position.
• Replacing all broken and cracked tiles; waterproof nail holes, glue tiles back to position.
• Add new mortar cement to ridge transitions on S tile roofs.
Our Maintenance (Tune-up) for Flat Roofs Include:
• Waterproofing all vents, roof penetrations, and flashings; painting waterproofing to protect from sunlight.
• Remove debris from drainage crickets, spouts, scuppers, gutter, and downspouts.
• Check seams around raised platforms around air conditioning units. Advise re-coating if necessary.
TILE MAINTENANCE
TILE ROOF CRACKING, CHIPPING, AND BREAKING
TILE ROOF CRACKING, CHIPPING, AND BREAKING
SERVICE AREAS
- Thousand Oaks
- Newbury Park
- Westlake Village
- Agoura Hills
- Oak Park
- Calabasas
- Malibu
- Simi Valley
- Camarillo
- Somis
- Fillmore
- Oxnard
- Ventura
- Ojai
- Santa Paula