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ROOFING 101:
IS YOUR ROOF RAIN READY?
PInspections and Maintenance Are Key by Steve Pinkus, Owner of Royal Roofing Company
reventative maintenance is always season in Southern California can run as early better than waiting for a problem to as October and last through April showers in arise and having to fix it in a panic. the spring. Completing the following checklist in If you ignore the “check engine” advance of rain will not only save you money in the light in your car for too long, you long run, but it is a quick and easy way to give you could end up stranded on the side peace of mind for when the next storm strikes. Roof of the road. If you do the same to touch-ups can often be done in a single day and at your roof, you could be awake at a nominal expense, especially compared to fixing
2:00am during a storm begging for an emergency serious damage if you allow it to happen.
leak repair. Even after the clouds pass, you’ll be left with property damage, angry tenants, and a big bill from your roofer.
Contrary to popular belief, water is NOT the #1 cause of roof damage. Extreme weather is a culprit, but the sun does far more roof damage in the long run. In the summer months, the impacts of extreme heat and UV rays make your roof vulnerable before moisture becomes a problem. Similarly, fallen leaves and debris from a lack of regular maintenance can compromise the integrity of your roof.
Just like with your car, you can stop many roof problems from happening with preventative care -- but only if you know what to look for. The rainy
CHECK ROOF PENETRATIONS
Like most good things in life, you have to watch out for unintended consequences. Air conditioning duct work, skylights, chimneys, and satellite dishes all need to penetrate the roof to be installed. Those penetrations are far more susceptible to leaking compared to the “field” where the roofing material is uninterrupted. Any roof opening MUST be monitored carefully. Luckily, preventative touch-ups to the seals are easy, affordable, and effective.
FIX PHYSICAL DAMAGE
Cracked seals? Worn down shingles? Broken tiles? Rain only needs one point of entry to compromise Please turn to page CS-27
Roofing 101 is provided for by Royal Roofing Company and led by industry veteran and Owner Steve Pinkus. Whether you’re just getting started or already have bids in hand, you should include Royal Roofing Company in every roofing project. Royal Roofing Company has stayed in continuous business for nearly 40 years in Southern California under the same license. That’s because they only hire the “best of the best” roofers and use the finest quality materials. They maintain the highest level of business integrity, as proven by their 38-year CSLB license that stands without a single violation, citation, or disciplinary action.
For more resources or to schedule your free estimate, visit https://royalroofing.com/roofing-101/, call their office at 562-928-1200, or reach out to Steve directly at 213-305-0277 and steve@royalroofing. com. Mention “Roofing 101” to your Royal Roofing Company specialist to receive an exclusive 10% discount on your roof up to -$1,000.
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