How to Take Care of Your Roof So It Never Lets You Down

Your roof represents a major investment, and it’s also the essential building component that protects your home and family from the elements. For these two reasons, your roof deserves your protection in return. By following these helpful tips for taking good care of your roof, you can ensure that it stay in top condition so it never lets you down when you need it most.

Make Periodic Checks for Signs of Roof Problems

You can tell a lot about the condition of your roof by performing a visual checkup every couple of months. First, go up to the attic with a flashlight and examine the underside of the roof for any evidence of water drips and stains. Then, head outdoors to check for problems on the roof itself by walking the perimeter of your home. Look for accumulated shingle granules on the ground, then scan the roof for bare spots, damaged or broken shingles, and loose/missing edge, valley and chimney flashing.

Schedule an Annual Professional Inspection

The weather extremes of our local climate are bound to take a toll on your roof, so it’s wise to have an experienced residential roofing specialist pro climb a ladder once a year for an up-close and detailed inspection. Be sure to choose a licensed, trusted local roofer who offers inspections to area homeowners. A skilled roofer can identify any emerging problems, plus they can also estimate your roof’s expected lifespan and offer suggestions on how to preserve and protect it.

Keep Your Gutters in Good Repair

Cleaning out your gutters and making sure they’re securely attached and in good repair can help safeguard your home from damage. If the gutters are clogged with debris or in poor condition, ice dams that form along the roof edge can let water back up under the shingles, leading to roof decking decay and/or water damage in your attic and exterior walls.

Have Overhanging Trees Trimmed Back

If you have tall trees adjacent to your home that overhang the roof, hire a professional to trim them back periodically. A good distance is 10 feet away, so there’s less risk of storm damage from falling limbs, less accumulation of pine needles, leaves and other debris, and less likelihood of small rodents like squirrels and chipmunks gnawing on the shingles.

When you need expert, trustworthy residential roofing services in the Schaumburg area, contact us at Adams Roofing Professionals.

I wanted to let you know about an experience I had with one of your employees. I live at 1200 Knottingham Court in Kingsport Estates and apparently, your company is servicing our condo association. My building has had a leak in the entryway for several months and Eddie was dispatched out to have me show him the source of the leak inside. I met him on Friday, September 21st and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with his friendliness and professionalism. He immediately found the source of the leak and even went up on the roof to show me. He assured me that someone would take care of it as soon as possible and told me he would give the report priority to avoid any further damage. As someone who used to be in Customer Service, I always value a company that hires people that are not only skilled at their trade, but also skilled at interacting with people. Eddie is a great example of that and I wanted you to know so you could tell him what a great job he does! I am so glad that Alma Management chose Adams Roofing to be our roofing contractor!... [more]

Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

Rick H.