When dealing with common maintenance tasks in your home it can be tempting to try to fix any problems you may have by yourself. It is always nice to be able to handle a few DIY tasks on your own, however, there are a few things that should be left to the professionals to protect your home and yourself. The tricky part is knowing when a task can be easily completed by yourself, and when it is time to contact your friendly neighborhood roofing company for assistance. That is what we are here for! Below you can see just a few examples of jobs that can be done “Do It Yourself.”
- Clearing Debris
Through rain and storm, our gutters can get pretty backed up! This is due to debris, such as small sticks, leaves, insects, and rainwater that can get stuck in the gutters off your roof and bunch up to form unsightly lumps of foliage that stop water from properly draining. A great, safe, DIY job you can do to keep your roof looking pristine is clearing out your gutters. This can be done by simply climbing up a ladder to get to your roof, carefully inspecting the gutters to make sure there is nothing sharp or dangerous, and pulling out the debris from inside.
- Preventative Care
Preventative care for your roof is essential in the longevity of your roofs appearance and can be as simple as checking your roof periodically to make sure there are no problem areas that need to be addressed further.
- Tree Limb Maintenance
Another simple way to care for your roof is by trimming any tree limbs that may have grown over your house, posing a threat to your roof. If a tree branch grows over the home, it can cause stray leaves and twigs to accumulate on the roof, causing unsightly debris, as mentioned before. If this is not kept up periodically, it will cause more work for you in the future and can lead to an overgrown limb damaging your roof. It is important to note that it is only recommended to DIY tree limb maintenance for smaller tree limbs that could not cause damage. Any tree limbs larger than that will need to be taken care of by a professional for your safety.
Now that we have shared a few Do It Yourself projects you can accomplish on your own, it is important to note that even these things can be taken care of professionally. Many people chose to have regular roofing maintenance that can easily take care of the issues above, while you can rest at ease knowing you, and your home, are in good hands. At North Shore Roofing, we have consistently serviced the Greater Boston area for 30 years. If you need help with your roofing needs, do not hesitate to contact us with your roofing needs. You can reach us by phone at (978) 977-3816 or visit us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/NorthShoreRoofingMA .
