Keeping Your Roof Intact Bangor ME

Many things can affect a roof's lifespan. Location and materials make a difference in longevity; take them into consideration in your assessment. If you live in a wet, humid region and there are plenty ofshade trees around your property, your roof may suffer from moss growth. If you live in a drier climate, your roof is probably not a stranger to hail or heat. Windy conditions also put constant stress on your roof.
Hiscoe Roofing
(207) 942-3777
405 Hancock Street
Bangor, ME
A M Roofing
(207) 884-7807
1022 Horseback Road
Levant, ME
David J. Deschaine Installations, Inc.
207-774-9200
Po Box 4585
Portland, ME
A PLUS ROOFING
207 837 5669
62 COLLINSBROOK RD
BRUNSWICK, ME
Roof Masters Corporation
679 Roseveelt Trail
Windham, ME
Williams Roofing Co
(207) 989-9595
150 Oak Grove Dr
Brewer, ME
Perma Roofing, Inc.
207-284-4332
27 Landry Street
Biddeford, ME
East Coast Roofing
(207) 324-2122
5 Fall Rd
Sanford, ME
RTD Roofing
(207) 696-3964
196 Old Pt Ave
Madison, ME
Exterior Design Craftsmen
(207) 837-7271
24 Pleasant St
Brunswick, ME
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Keeping Your Roof Intact

Always inspect your roof after a storm to ensure no damage has occurred.

Now is the time to determine if you need to replace or repair your roof – before winter sets in. Don't wait for the snow, heavy rains, and winds to make that decision for you. 

Many things can affect a roof's lifespan. Location and materials make a difference in longevity; take them into consideration in your assessment. If you live in a wet, humid region and there are plenty of shade trees around your property, your roof may suffer from moss growth. If you live in a drier climate, your roof is probably not a stranger to hail or heat. Windy conditions also put constant stress on your roof.

Here is a list that may help you decide if your roof needs repair or replacing:

  • Blistered interior walls or ceiling
  • Dark spots on the ceiling or attic spaces
  • Obvious leaking in the interior after a hard rain
  • Sagging or rotten soffits
  • Curling or cracked shingles
  • Signs of algae buildup or otherwise "dirty" shingles
  • Rising energy costs over a typical winter (without the utility company raising their prices)
  • Signs of decay in shingles, sheathing, and soffits
  • Water entering and possibly running down walls and entering the soffit

Once you have determined if the roof needs repairs or even replacing, a few simple things will extend the life of your roof for years to come:

  •  Regularly inspect your roof for small problems and damages and immediately make repairs. This is especially ...

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