Attention Homeowners! Learn the 5 ways you can look after your roof and minimise repairs with rope access
As an Edinburgh based rope access company, we know all the common problems that lead to roof repairs so we have put together our top 5 hints at helping you look after your roof all year round and stop costly repairs further down the track.
1. Check your roof tiles
At New Town Rope Access we can easily come and check that your roof tiles are not broken or cracked, if left unchecked these slates can become soft and will be reaching the end of their use. We can also make sure that there are no slates missing on your roof, or none that have been dislodged due to corrosion of the original nail fixings. If left all of these can cause water ingress and leaks into the property.
Broken or loose slates if left can lead to lots of trouble down the track.
2. Look out for blocked gutters
In the run up to winter its very important to enlist a rope access company such as ours to remove a build up of leaves and other debris from gutters, if left they can often find their way into the down pipes clogging them, as well as causing damage to the roof as the water gets backed up.
3. Maintain Rooftop equipment
Items that have been affixed to roofs like television cables etc can after a long period of time lead to punctures and leaks, if the screws have corroded or fallen out, creating a potential entry point for water.
4. Inspect your chimney regularly
Cracks at the base of your chimney can cause water to trickle into the chimney itself and freeze thereby causing even larger cracks and more damage. Other issues can be that if moisture gets in it can cause flue tiles to be destroyed, and if left this can prove dangerous.
5. Revisit the roof valley
This is the V created where two sloping roofs meet, and can be punctured by other people or tradesman who have stepped on them incorrectly or if they have been neglected, if they are not maintained debris will build up here too causing water damage and leaks.
It is vital to maintain and inspect your roof regularly, particularly if you live in a property which falls under the Tenements Act 2004 and Common Repairs. Further information on that can be found at City of Edinburgh Council
Want to speak to us and find out how New Town Rope Access can help you stay on top of your roof repairs and other building problems?
