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Extend the Life of your New Roof with These Tips!

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 Did you recently get a new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks ? Your roof is an investment and when taken care of it should last many years! If you want your roof to remain in great shape, starting roof maintenance early is the best way to protect your new roof. Read on to get a few tips for preserving the life of your new roof from our roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks ! #1 Trim Overhanging Branches Tree timing can help keep leaves, moss, and tree debris off of your roof. In anticipation of those Missouri storms, it’s a good idea to tackle this as soon as possible to avoid abrasions from limbs and leaves that touch your roof and could damage the shingles, especially in high winds or ice storms. Don’t risk damaging your trees or yourself here, contact a professional to get those branches trimmed back away from your roof! #2 Remove Leaves Depending on the slope and design of your roof, or if trees tower over your housetop, loads of leaves can collect in the valleys of the roof...

Buying a Home Soon? 3 Questions to Ask About the Roof

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Spring is here and often a popular time to to buy and sell property. If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to ensure that the you make a good investment. Before you commit to purchasing a home, typically a home inspection is completed to ensure there are no hidden hazards or issues with the property you are about to purchase. Your home inspector should take a look at your roof but there are some questions you should ask to ensure the roof is in good shape. Read on to find a list of questions to ask your home inspector! The Life of the Roof First and foremost, you want to know how old the roof is on the house that you're considering purchasing. How much life is left in the current roofing structure? Is it going to need to be replaced within just a couple years? Does it need replaced now? How soon will it need to be replaced? You'll need to consider this information in your decision to purchase, as it could add a major expense to your home purchase. Concerning...