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Monday, May 3, 2010

Spring & Summer Roof Care Tips

 Maintenance Tips for all Roof Types:

• Check all gutters and downspouts to make sure water is flowing freely.

• Clean out all roof drains and gutters from spring time flower blossoms.

• If your roof is over 10 years old or you suspect that your roof is aging badly, call Ameristar Exteriors for a FREE inspection. Our trained field representatives will look specifically for shingle lift -- this is an indication that the shingle adhesive strip is no longer doing its job, exposing your roof to potential leaks and shingle blow off.

• Moss on your roof can be removed by either sweeping it off while it is wet or by first applying a roof moss killer product, available at local hardware stores, and then sweeping it off once the moss has been killed.

• Never walk or sit on your ridge shingles if you have continuous ridge ventilation.

• Pressure washing your roof: We do NOT recommend pressure washing asphalt shingle roofs. If you have asphalt shingles, pressure washing will potentially remove the granules, which serve as the shingles' "sunscreen" material. If you lose that sunscreen layer, you are exposing the asphalt shingle to harsh UV rays which will start premature aging and the shingles will become brittle.
Posted by Ameristar Exteriors at 2:34 PM
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