You often hear of a person’s home called the “roof” over your family’s head”.The roof is crucial to the home, literally and figuratively. The information below will help protect your roof and keep water out of your home.

Inspect your roof once a year at the bare minimum. Typically, roofs suffer the most damage during winter and spring. With this in mind, you should monitor the state of your roof frequently during these times.

Consider the local climate when replacing your roof. Clay roofs work great for dry climates and may keep the home cool. Clay roof tiles applied in rainy climates will cause rapid deterioration. If you have doubts, ask an expert.

Make sure you’re secured properly every time you climb onto your roof.

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