If crowns of monarchs are polished regularly, then surely the crown of your Nevada home — your roof — would need continual cleaning, too.
You might think that Mother Nature uses the rain and wind to do the roof cleaning for you, and you would be partially correct.
Compared to the light from LED bulbs and fluorescent lamps, natural light makes Nevada homes feel cozier. In fact, during the winter, exposure to sunlight prevents people from suffering seasonal affective disorder. And when we’re treated to sunshine, our skin synthesizes vitamin D — a vitamin that keeps our immune system in good shape — from cholesterol.
The life span of your roof is not a given. Proper maintenance can spell the difference between a roof that lasts decades in Nevada’s extreme weather versus a roof that requires frequent repairs and replacements. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the things that can directly damage your roof, tarnish its beauty, and necessitate costly repairs.
Beyond making your Nevada home look gorgeous, your roof protects you and your family from the outside elements. The better the shape it’s in, the better it can do its job, which is why it’s important to take good care of it. And with proper roof maintenance, a well-built roof can last you decades.
Flat roofs are incredibly common in industrial buildings such as factories as well as multilevel residential and commercial buildings. This is because flat roofs are relatively easy to install and maintain, and they last for a considerably long time.
When your flat roof has reached the end of its life, the number of options regarding what you’ll need to do about it can be overwhelming.
In every region across the United States, sloped roofs are very popular; and this is very much the case in Nevada. Homeowners here simply love how pitched roofs make their homes look much bigger and appeal to their taste. Additionally, those who retain the ceiling can build attics out of the inner roof space, whereas those who remove the ceilings can enjoy grand and spacious interiors.
D&D Roofing and Sheet Metal is humbled and honored to be part of such a great and necessary improvement to our community. The Village on Sage Street recently completed the addition of a pavilion for it's occupants, giving them a space to gather and socialize outdoors while still under the protection of a roof.
While roof repairs and maintenance help extend the life of your roof significantly, the time will come when you need to replace your old roof. On rare occasions, it will be due to the extensive damage wrought by extraordinary events such as fires and falling trees.
Unless your roof is in dire need of repair during the cold winter months, it’s best to wait for spring to have your roof maintenance and repair done. This is because processes such as thermal sealing can take excessively long periods of time when temperatures are low, and snow and ice formations can make roofs very unsafe for installers.
Leaks, standing water, and surface erosion are just some of the many commercial roofing problems that business owners have to deal with. And often, they assume that there are only two solutions to these problems: roof repair or roof replacement. An overlooked option that actually offers various benefits is restoration.