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In its most basic form, a house will have four walls, and a roof. A house without a roof would be like…well, a house without a roof. Most often, the things we take for granted are ceilings that don’t leak and insulated walls that don’t let the cold in. Roofs are more than just an umbrella over our heads, and they deserve to be treated with just as much importance as the rest of the walls that make your house a home!

Most roofing experts agree that an average roof will last 20 – 25 years on a home. This number does not, however, cover incidents like natural disasters or things like trees falling on top of your home. Even without thinking about the extreme possibilities, older roofs may already be damaged. If you’re looking at a home and want to know about the roof, it’s probably best to have a roof inspection done before moving in. Roof inspection, much like car inspection, assures that you don’t have any type of roof damage in your home. If you do have roof punctures, or even if the roof is just old, roof repair services are often run by the same companies.

Before calling for a roof inspection
, however, there are things you can do to check the durability of your roof. Warning signs of a failing roof can include shingles that are buckling or blistering, and worn areas around chimneys and skylights. All you need to do to check if your roof may be experiencing problems is check for these things regularly, especially after any extreme weather conditions. If you’re moving in to a new home, checking the roof and gutters is essential. In the event that damage does occur, insurance may not cover an already old and worn roof.

Moving into a new home can be a frightening adventure, but wouldn’t it be a little less frightening to know that your roof is keeping you secure? Roof inspection and maintenance is nothing to joke about, and should be kept up regularly to ensure that your home is safe.

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