4 Reasons a Healthy Roof is a Must!
It might seem like a silly consideration but is your roof healthy? The truth is that simply having a roof over your family or business’ head is not enough. For it to be truly effective, your roof needs to be in tip-top shape – it needs to be healthy.
Here are 4 big reasons why you need a healthy roof:
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Protection from the elements. A well-built and maintained roof provides shelter – protecting your family, pets, and possessions from the weather and the elements. It helps to keep you safe, warm, and dry. Not to mention that a roof in poor condition can be a hazard and could fall in, causing a major accident or injury!
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Saving energy. Faulty roofs allow heat to escape and can interfere with the proper functioning of a cooling system. A well-built roof with an intact insulation and ventilation system will help to stabilise the inside temperature. And save you running costs as well.
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Healthy roof, healthy you. A damaged roof or one with mould or rot can cause health problems, putting your family at risk. Also, the longer a damaged roof is left to deteriorate, the more expensive the repairs and/or replacement – correct installation and regular maintenance won’t break your heart or the bank.
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A good looking roof counts. Your roof is a highly visible element of any building, especially a residential home. Keeping a healthy roof will increase your property’s value and curb appeal, making it look lovelier overall and also raising the selling price. Protect your investment by ensuring your roof is part of your overall maintenance plan.
Maintaining a healthy roof is an important part of being a property owner – your roof is a central element of any structure and you need to pay it the right amount of attention, from ensuring the best materials when constructing a new roof to conducting regular inspections, proper maintenance, and necessary repairs to ensure that the life of your roof is a long and effective one.. Do that and it will perform optimally.
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For more assistance when it comes to your roof, be sure to get in touch with us.