Winter in Texas is finally a fading memory. You can almost see San Antonio homes breathe a sign of relief as they shake off winter’s chill and bask in our warm weather. Spring, of course, also means spring cleaning, including the roof of your home. We at BELDON® Roofing Company care about our entire community, so please do not attempt to climb onto your roof in a dangerous attempt at shingle, tile or metal roof repair. You can, however, tackle a few roof chores yourself.
Whole System
A roof is an integrated system, whether you cap your San Antonio home in tiles, shingles or metal. Consider the sloped surfaces beyond arm’s reach from a ladder to be off limits, but you can work on other parts of your roof safely, from a ladder or from the attic of your home. Tile, shingle or metal roof repair begins at the edges.
Drip edge
To help shed water from your home’s roof, a folded metal trim, called drip edge, nestles under shingle, metal, and clay tile roofs along the perimeter. From the ground (perhaps with a pair of sports or birding binoculars), you should be able to see the condition of the drip edge all around your home. Its vertical surface should point straight down, not bend back toward your walls.
Sheathing
No matter if this spring brings tile, shingle or metal roof repair work for you, a good place to inspect your roof is inside your attic. You can observe the underside of the roof sheathing—the wood sheets that form the foundation for whatever material tops your roof. Look for signs of trouble:
- mold—especially dangerous black mold
- mildew—look for white, spidery growth
- water stains
- soggy insulation on the joists beneath
Professionals
For any shingle, tile or metal roof repair that might take you onto your San Antonio home’s roof, call in the professionals. Be safe. At BELDON® Roofing Company, we have the tools, crews and experience to climb on and service every type of roof, and we like to keep our customers out of the hospital and safely inside their homes.
Choose BELDON® For Your Home’s Needs!
Have some questions or need some roofing advice? Need to schedule a service? Give our team at BELDON Roofing Company a call today!