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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...

Extending the Life of Your New Roof

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Replacing a roof is an expensive proposition and you’ll want to preserve your investment as long as possible. If your roof is brand new, there are several things you can do to keep it in the best possible condition for the longest possible time. In today's blog, Above & Beyond Roofing offers some advice for extending the life of your new roof. Remove Leaves Depending on the slope and design of your roof, or if trees tower over your house top, loads of leaves can collect in the valleys of the roof or around the chimney. It is important to remove them because moisture can get trapped under the decomposing leaves, allowing moisture to collect in your roof. Excess moisture on your roof can lead to a variety of issues and the need for costly roof repairs. Simply grab a roof leaf rake or leaf blower to get the cleaning job done. If the leaves are too wet or deep, causing the need to climb on the roof to remove them, you may want to call in a professional for help. ...