FAQ 

ROOF CARE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The roof of your house is the most valuable asset. You want to take good care of your roof so it’ll take good care of you.
Proper maintenance gives your roof a longer life while helping you avoid damaging leaks that can cost a lot in repairs.

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Most Asked Questions

HOW OFTEN SHOULD A ROOF BE INSPECTED?

Roof Inspection should be carried out onceevery6 -12 months by a roof inspector who knows wat he is doing.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CLEAN MY ROOF?

Roof cleaning should be done preferably by a roof specialist every6-12 months to prevent scum build up in the roof.

12 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN ROOF INSPECTION

12 Things to look for when you do your roof inspection checklist:

  • Missing Tiles
  • Loose Tiles
  • Lifted Tiles
  • Signs of moss or mold
  • Worn spots
  • Crack or Broken Tiles
  • Loose Flashing
  • Damage Sarking
  • Loose nails or metal roof bolts
  • Dirty Blocked Gutter 
  • Loose Down Pipes
  • Bedding Joints Cement
  • HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A ROOF PROBLEM?

    Some of the issues you look out for, but for a thorough inspection, make sure you contact a roof inspector.

    1. Deteriorated flashings and loose seams
    2. Discolored or cracked interior drywall
    3. Leaks on your ceiling
    4. Loss of asphalt granules (you will see them in the gutters)
    5. Decaying, cracked, or missing Tiles
    ARE MOLD DANGEROUS AND SHOULD I CLEAN MY ROOF?

    When a roof is compromised by mold or fungus, it can impact the entire structure and the health of the occupants. Understanding the dangers of roof mold and how to remove it is critical to protect both property and people.

    Exposure to a large number of mold spores may cause allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itching, coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, headache, and fatigue. Repeated exposure to mold can increase a person’s sensitivity, causing more severe allergic reactions.

    HOW ROOF ALGAE, MOLD AND MOSS CAN AFFECT YOUR HEALTH?

    Did you know that algae, mold, moss and mildew can cause your roof to rot? It’s true, which is why it’s so important to have annual roof inspections done by BL Roofing to ensure none of these fungi are forming on your roof or hiding in areas within your roofing system.

    Testimonial

    Testimonial

    Roof Cleaning, Moss & Algae Removal, Re-Bedding & Re-pointing, Replace Chimney Flashing, and Gutter Cleaning

    BL Roofing did a great job for me recently at 11 King Georges Road, Wiley Park, and I feel these guys deserves a good review from me for the hard work that they have done to restore the old faithful roof. Now, I don’t have to worry about roof leak for another 15 years. Thanks to BL Roofing. Yeah!

    Robert / Home Owner