Early preventative maintenance will ensure the longevity of the roof and protect your investment. In order to avoid costly interior repair and tenant complaints here are some examples of what we look for when inspecting your roof:

Leaves to be removed from drain screen	Roof mounted drain plugged with leaves
Split in the roof deck allows water into the building	Water leaking from swamp cooler
Break in metal flashing	Turbine vent has blown of its base and allows water to enter the building
Float valve not properly set allows water to flow on the roof deck	Split in the roof deck allows leaking in to the building
Worn area due to foot traffic	Open laps allows water into the building
Drain cover missing which will allow debris to plug the drain	Rotted shake allows water into the home
Shingles badly worn	Shingles missing and bracket not sealed properly
Leaves built up behind skylight will cause leaking	Wind blew off the shingles on this roof

On inspecting the roof we will locate these problems and give you a competitive price for correcting the problems.

Here are some things you can do to make sure all roof mounted drains, gutters and downspout are free of all leaves and debris. Plugged gutters or drains will allow the water to back up under the roof edges causing dry rot and damage to the outside walls. Leaves and other debris that have fallen on the roof deck and have built up in the valley will restrict the normal flow of rainwater in to the gutters. If the leaves on the roof are not re-move prior the rainy season it will cause the rain water to back up and cause leaks to the interior of the home or building. Tree branches should be cut back from the roof deck in order to prevent the branch from rubbing through the roofing material or falling during a windstorm.

The roof vents, flashings and chimney flashing are another area where leaks can occur and should be check and re-sealed using exterior grade caulking. The tops of roof jacks and vents that have a cover should be check in order to insure the straps are secure.

On further inspection of the roof deck if any missing shingle, shake or cracked tile are found, they should be replaced to prevent interior damage. Any exposed felt should be cover with roofing material and this is especially important on shake roofing.

On some residences or buildings there are roof mounted air conditioning and swamp cooler units. These air conditioning units should be check in order to insure that the ducts are sealed properly. Swamp cooler should be covered to prevent wind and rain from entering the down draft ducts. Covering the swamp cooler will prevent heat loss and save on heating the home.