Check Your Roof !
Your house is probably the biggest asset you
have and is likely to appreciate considerably in value over the long
term. However maintenance is vital to maintain this asset - in
particular the roof! This is where major problems can develop partly
because it is not easy to check or repair. Your roof needs to be checked
on a regular basis, ideally once every three years, in order to
forestall any problems developing.
There are a number of things that you can do to
'Help Your Self'! Roofs need to be monitored on a regular
basis in order to prevent severe problems in the future. You should be
checking:-
Consequences
There are severe consequences for failure to
maintain a roof properly. At the very least there may be discoloured
ceilings and floors and at the very most severe damp in the walls and
possibly wet or dry rot. You may also lower the value of your property
quite considerably. Money spent on maintenance is never wasted.
Equipment Needed
Some of this checking can be done from the
outside from the ground using a pair of binoculars, or inside the loft
using a torch. More detailed inspection will need a ladder. Safety is of
paramount importance when using a ladder. Ensure that it is tied to a
strong point at the top and that the ladder is secured at the bottom. It
is helpful to have an assistant at the bottom when you go up the ladder.
If you are not a professional do not attempt to walk on the roof as
it is extremely dangerous.
If you are uncertain of your ability to do any
of this, then please arrange for a professional to do this. Channon
Roofing are happy to undertake regular roof maintenance.
Please contact Channon Roofing in any of
the following ways:-
- Telephone
- 0208 679 6650
- Mobile
- 07931 530 417
- Postal address
- 146, Strathyre Avenue, London SW16 4RQ
- Electronic mail
- General Information: henrychannon@aol.com
Sales: henrychannon@aol.com