3 Ways To Prep Your Roof For Fall

September 29, 2022

We hope your end-of-summer BBQ was legendary. We hope you enjoyed your pool parties and porch-sitting. But time marches on and autumn is here. Before the cold weather hits, there’s a few things we think you should know about your roof – and steps you can take to make sure it stays functional and damage-free through the harsh winter months. As you might know, it costs an average of $7,200 to replace a roof in Missouri. Unfortunately, homes don’t really come with how-to manuals to protect roofs and avoid repairs, but RRSA has you covered. Let’s take a look at three ways you can prep your roof for fall and winter.

Clean Out & Protect Your Gutters

Clogged gutters are one of the main causes of damage to your foundation, which can cost you thousands of dollars to fix. The purpose of your gutters is to guide water away from your home; which means that when they don’t work, water has a high probability of making its way to your foundation – where you least want it to wind up. This means that as you approach autumn, it’s wise to make sure your gutters are thoroughly cleaned to prepare for seasonal rainfall and, eventually, snowfall. Another smart move is to invest in gutter guards to prevent material from building up in your gutters and leading to clogs at all. If you’re interested in gutter guards, get a free quote from RRSA today

Keep An Eye Out For Roof Damage

Damage to your roof can happen at any time throughout the year. And when small damages go unfixed, they can amount to expensive repairs – even the need for full replacements if the damage is extensive enough. Fortunately, fixing smaller problems is generally pretty affordable: somewhere in the $400-$1000 range. If you’re not sure about the condition of your roof and want to be safe? Contact a roofing expert like RRSA, which holds a GAF Master Elite certification – a level of expertise matched by only 2% of roofers in the U.S.

Consider Steps Like Roof Ventilation

Poor roof ventilation leads to all sorts of problems. Deterioration of roofing materials, mold buildup, temperature issues, and (seasonally) ice dams. Concerning ice dams, the process goes like this: your attic gets hot (because you’re heating the house), your roof heats up, the snow on it melts, and the runoff refreezes down your gutters. When this cycle repeats itself time and again, you wind up with costly problems. If you’re detecting a trend here, that’s because there is one: it’s always cheaper to take preventative measures than it is to repair reactively. If you’re interested in roof ventilation, contact RRSA for a free quote. 

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It’s hard to gauge the life expectancy of a roof. The best estimates put the lifespan of the average roof at between 20 and 30 years for standard asphalt shingles. Other materials, like clay and concrete, can last up to 100 years . Aside from materials, lots of factors play a role in aging or preserving a roof: temperature, exposure to elements (like wind and hail), and maintenance history. But no matter what kind of roof you have, it pays to know what the early signs of age and degradation are so that when you see them, you can act before your roof becomes compromised and begins to leak, which can cause thousands of dollars of damage , or otherwise fail. Let’s take a look at three warning signs that your roof is getting up there (pun intended).

Three Reasons A GAF Certification is Important

April 28, 2022
Did you know that only 2% of roofers in the U.S. qualify to be recognized as GAF Master Elite™ Contractors? That figure may seem small, but taken together with the fact that the roofing industry has a failure rate more than 50% — and much of that failure attributed to lack of knowledge — it starts to make a little more sense. If you’ve owned a home for more than a few years, you’ve likely heard stories (or had your own experiences) with bad roofers. When trying to avoid the shoddy workmanship, subpar product, and un-warrantied work, three letters are going to change the way you think about roofs and roofers: GAF. Let’s look at three reasons this particular certification ensures you get the most for your money.

Three Reasons To Consider Roof Ventilation

December 1, 2021
How often do you think about your roof? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably not a lot — after all, we’ve got plenty to think about without worrying about the condition of our houses. But a roof is one of those things that you really don’t want to fail on you when you need it most. On top of being a fairly expensive thing to fix, it’s also incredibly stressful to deal with when inclement weather is approaching. To this end, one of the best things you can do for the long-term health of your roof (and of your savings account) is to be proactive and consider roof ventilation. Let’s take a look at three reasons it’s a smart investment.