The fall and winter can be rough on your roof.
The fall and winter can be rough on your roof. If you don’t keep it maintained, then you could find that your energy bills are going up for some unknown reason. That’s because there could be drafts coming in from loose shingles or a leak developed in your attic. Both can affect how well the warm air inside your home actually stays there. Here are some of the reasons why your roof needs consistent maintenance.
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Save Money on Repairs
First of all, keeping your roof in good shape now will help you out later. That’s because you will need parts of your roof patched up, it won’t be as expensive. Plus, it won’t take as long and there is something to be said about that. If any shingles need to be replaced, then you will know right away!
2. Protect Your Home
Timely roof maintenance can also help protect your home. Loss of insulation or leaks in your attic can also spread throughout your home. In addition, you’ll have to watch out for mold and mildew growth, both of which can be stubborn allergens that could make you or someone else in your family violently ill.
3. Protect Your Family
When bad weather comes along, you don’t want anyone to be put in danger when they should be under cover. Roof maintenance can also prevent disasters like a roof collapse due to it being unstable.
4. Boost Curb Appeal
Many people wait to move until spring. After all, spring is warm and bright, two things that fall and winter aren’t known for. Having a new roof can help boost curb appeal and attract potential buyers.
5. Help Your Roof Last Longer
The longer your roof lasts, the less you will have to worry about it. At some point, you will have to replace your roof. That said, when you take care of it, the replacement process can wait until you can afford it better.
6. Keep Energy Bills Down
Paying bills is a grim reality of being an adult. But when you do a good job of maintaining your roof, you can at least control the costs of your energy bills, especially when you need heating more often than not.
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Jim Amos Contracting has been serving the Anne Arundel County area for over 45 years. We apply our years of experience and expertise to every single job we do. We provide almost any home improvement service you can think of, from handyman services to complex home additions. Our business was built on our many return customers and their referrals, so we strive for 100% customer satisfaction. We will get every job done right the first time, on time and on budget. Give us a call at (410)-349-1700 or contact us through our website today. Jim Amos Contracting is looking forward to the chance to become your new favorite contractor!
