If you've been a homeowner for some time then you know that eventually things need to be repaired or replaced. As your home ages the "little things" will start to rear their ugly heads. The only way to prolong the life of your home and minimize these little fixes is through regular maintenance. Even then, with regular maintenance, you'll still have to bring in a general contractor from time to time for inspections.
Even those who choose the smart option of home maintenance will find that they don't check their roof and gutter systems as thoroughly as they should. It's not so much that they don't want to but it's not easy to crawl around on a peaked roof trying to find issues - especially if you don't really know what type of issues to look for. If you don't know what flashing or sheeting is how the shingles should seam together then you're at a loss. Ignore it or assume your roof is fine because it "looks okay" and you'll be facing replacement of your roof sooner than expect. To avoid that expense and a National Lampoons roofing experience you should just contact a general contractor to get the inspection process started.
You don't need to order a complete inspection of the home - having the general contractor review the roofing along is a step in the right direction toward maintaining a safe and structurally sound home. IF they recommend some kind of repair or material replacement on completion of the inspection then you should discuss what options you have available to you and which would be the most obvious and best course of action - you certainly don't want to just replace the shingles if your roof needs sheeting.
Before settling on an estimate and moving forward with a general contractor on new roofing for your home, take the extra step and have them inspect the gutters of your home. Any region with harsh winters and ice buildup can cause cumulative damage to the gutter system. This system is important to the remove of water from your roof. While it's not an expensive fix it should be taken care of so that it doesn't cause problems for your new roofing material.
If your gutter system is not performing as it should, then it should be repaired or replaced. Your general contractor can also add this into his estimate, and will have suggestions as to the different types of gutters that are available, and which will be the most cost effective for your personal situation and the needs of your home.
The other things that have to be considered in regard to your gutters are whether you go with seamless gutters or with sectioned gutter. Again, this is a choice that you and your contractor can discuss, and decide on a choice that can work with your budget. So don't wait to have a serious problem arise with your roof and gutters. Be proactive and have a general contractor take a closer look at them today.
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