It puzzles me how people spend thousands of dollars on their roof and give little or no attention to maintenance. Do you know that routine preventive maintenance on your roof could make it remain active for a long period of time? Well, now, you know.
 
If you want the lifespan of your commercial roof to be elongated, you need to invest in preventive maintenance.
 
Its benefits are much, but the most important of them all is the fact that it saves you money. You may not want to carry out preventive maintenance on your commercial roof because you think it’s costly. But such cost is a sacrifice you need to make to avoid spending more in the future.

​In this article, you will learn why it’s important to carry out preventive maintenance on your commercial roof. But before then, let’s discuss preventive maintenance a little long;
 

Whenever there’s high wind, your roof is the first part of your home to feel the impact.

According to research, about 60% of roof damages in the United States are due to wind damage.
 
It doesn’t matter if the roof was installed by the best professional; high winds can always lift roofing materials.

​Sometimes, debris blown by high winds could also damage your roof.
 
The sad thing about high winds and other natural disasters is that you can’t prevent it from happening. However, you can do something to keep your roof relatively safe when high winds strike. And the best way to protect your roof is to install wind-resistant roofing materials. In this article, you will learn about some of the best wind-resistant roofing materials you can use in high wind areas.

​Every homeowner needs a trustworthy roofer to handle their roofing repairs or replacements. Unfortunately, getting a trusted roofing contractor is more complicated than you think. Trust me; it’s a common obstacle most homeowners encounter when hiring a roofer.
 
Whether you want to replace your roof or carry out repairs after a storm damaged, a trustworthy roofing contractor will make the process a lot easier for you.
 
According to reports from the Better Business Bureau, about 70% of the complaints that got to them are about roofing contractors and roofing. This indicates that more homeowners are filing reports about their roofing contractors.

High winds and home roofs don’t go well together. If you are living in high winds prone area, you should be observing your roof always. Otherwise, it will affect its structural integrity over time.

It’s always advisable to get in touch with a roofer to inspect your roof after a severe storm. It will enable you to nip any damage in the bud before it degenerates.
 

​Ordinarily, some roofing materials can resist high winds better than others. So, if you live in a storm-prone area, it’s advisable to use storm-resistant materials on your roof.
 
It will elongate your roof lifespan for a while. But I want you to know that no roofing material can resist high winds for a long time. Without much ado, here are the different ways high winds can damage your roof;
​

Summer is a time when a lot of things happen. Some homeowners go on vacation while others see it as the right time to carry out their roof replacement project.

As a roofing contractor, I can comfortably tell you that you can install your asphalt roof shingles in any climate. However, it’s often challenging when you install them during summer. It comes with difficulties which roofers have to handle proactively.

Here are some of the challenges when installing asphalt shingles in summer.

 Storage
​
Storage is a major challenge when you are installing asphalt shingles in summer. Ordinarily, the weather is always very hot during this time. And if your roofers leave the shingles without using them for a long time, it could compromise their integrity due too much exposure to sun. 

​If you think the curling of your asphalt shingles is not a big deal, you better have a rethink. Curled shingles are eyesores that could significantly affect the curb appeal and value of your home.
 
In case you don’t know, nothing detriments the integrity of your entire roof faster than curled shingles. They exposed the vulnerable areas of your roof to harsh weather conditions.
 
 In a nutshell, curled shingles are often signs of larger problems. And if you don’t take swift action, it could spread to other parts of your roof. You know what that means, right? It will cost you more. Without much ado, here are the possible reasons your asphalt shingles curl.

Installing a new roof is a delicate process that you must not get wrong. Otherwise, it may cost you more than you imagine in the future. Let me remind you that if your roof starts having issues, it may affect other aspects of your home. But you need to learn some elementary roofing terminology to be able to hire the right contractor.
 
There’s nothing as frustrating as a roofer bombarding you with roofing terminology that you don’t understand. This may sound strange to you, but a few of my clients have undergone such a situation before. Trust me; it is not a pleasant experience.

I had seen situations when roofers confused homeowners with roofing terminology to get the contract. But they ended up being unprofessional. So, any homeowner planning to install a new roof will find this article very handy.
​