THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY ROOF

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THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY ROOF
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• For most of us, we rarely think about our roofs
  until we experience an issue with them, and with
  some repair jobs being costly, we might postpone
  them or even try to forget about them until its
  often too late. Here are a few reasons why its
  vital to keep your roof healthy, no matter the
  cost
• Youve invested money in your home, a healthy
  roof protects that
• Many of us have invested significant amounts of
  money into our homes, and not only will regular
  maintenance of a roof, prolong its life, but will
  extend the life expectancy of the entire
  property, too.

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• Regular inspections equal a healthy roof
• The best way of ensuring that you spend as little
  as possible on your roof, is to have it inspected
  regularly. The cost of this is nothing compared
  to the cost of some huge repair jobs that are
  often incurred due to a simple lack of
  maintenance. In Florida, for example, homeowners
  insurance companies will refuse to extend a
  policy without seeing an updated roof certificate
  that states the life expectancy of the roof.

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• A healthy roof increases the value of your home
• A roof that looks good and is in tip top
  condition, can greatly increase the value of your
  property, and is something that many prospective
  buyers take into account when theyre looking to
  buy a new home. According to recent reports, a
  new roof can increase the value of a home by up
  to 12,000 on average, which is nothing to be
  sniffed at! If youre looking to sell your home,
  dont neglect your roof.

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• Help prevent the cost of hidden damages by
  maintaining your roof
• Its often only a regular maintenance check that
  can highlight smaller issues with your roof that
  could easily become much bigger, costlier
  problems. You could have a leak at the moment,
  and if you havent had your roof professionally
  checked within the last 6 months, it could be
  causing irreparable damage, as we speak. Every
  time it rains, if your roof has a leak, even a
  small amount of water can cause rot damage to
  beams in your attic and can promote the growth of
  harmful molds.

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• A healthy roof saves you money on energy bills
• When your roof is properly ventilated and
  insulated, it can save you a whole heap of money
  on heating and cooling costs. Roofs release
  humidity and heat from homes and if your roofing
  vents arent functioning properly, then that heat
  and humidity becomes trapped and begins to eat
  away at the wooden rafters in the attic and
  underpinnings of your roof.
• Good insulation is vital for keeping your home
  cooler in the summer months and warmer in the
  winter season, and can save you money when its
  correctly maintained.

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• A well maintained and healthy roof can protect
  your investment, add significant value to your
  home and save you money on heating and cooling
  costs. Neglect your roof, and your wallet will
  quickly pay the price.
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