Tips for metal roofing maintenance

With so many tin and colorbond roofs in and around the Fremantle area we wanted to offer some tips about the care and maintenance of this popular roofing style. Whether you currently have a steel roof, or are considering making the switch from tile, you ought to consider future maintenance issues.

On average metal roof coverings last as long as 60 years and they require much less maintenance than other roofing systems. However non colorbond roofs need some maintenance.

Right here are pointers on how to keep or take care of your metal roofing.

Maintain your gutters consistently.

Most of the moment rainwater will certainly rinse away the dirt and also particles that drops onto your roofing, however, there will certainly come a time when excess debris begins to catch moisture and progressively decompose, this can cause rot which develops a great ecosystem for mould and also moss to expand. Steel roof is created to shed water and afterwards dry, however if you have a build up of debris in your gutters it can stop your roof properly drying out.

This is why it is extremely crucial to keep your guttering clear of debris. To clean your gutters, put on a set of hardy gloves as well as a long sleeved t-shirt, grab a ladder (safely positioned), tarp and also a soft bristle brush. Lay the tarpaulin throughout the garden where you are working, utilize a brush to remove all debris and toss them onto the tarp below, avoid hosing your gutters as it can force water under your roof materials triggering rot. After that just get rid of any debris into your wheelie bin. Gutters should be cleaned up after storms or at least twice a year.

dG can recommend a gutter cleaner in the Fremantle area should you decide you'd rather have someone else maintain your gutters.

Have your roof covering professionally evaluated regularly.

While you can look after your roofing as part of your regular D.I.Y, if you are serious about caring for your roofing you must call a specialist for a routine evaluation to determine issues early.

This inspection will look for:

Exposed bolts: these must be inspected annually, if they have come to be comprimised they can cause the fastener to split, if they are loose they will develop a space inbetween the metal washer and the bolt.

Sealant failings or weather condition damage: while most sealants last around twenty years, these ought to be inspected as well as changed as required.

Seam Separation: while metal roof coverings are durable they can still reduce and expand from extreme weather which can create seam separation.

Corrosion Stains: Steel roofing has come a long way, however being steel it is vulnerable to rust. If your roof hasn't been covered with a non-corrosive sealant then you might encounter problems if it rains. This can often be exacerbated by the salt air in the Fremantle area.

We hope you found this post informative if you need any further guidance on your property don't hesitate to give us a call and we will likely have professionals we can recommend to assist. For all round mainenance requirements we often recommend Property Maintenance Crew (PMC)