Any home owners without experience of roof care should be sure to consult professionals, who will be able to offer advice and recommendations when it comes to roof maintenance. Whilst some problems may be easily solved, others will require the help of a professional.
London, UK (PRWEB) November 25, 2009
Ratedpeople.com, the UK's largest match making service for home improvers and recommended tradesmen, has offered a series of tips for home owners looking to avoid problems with their roofing over the winter period.
The harsh weather conditions over the cold winter months can present a number of problems for home owners, and can also cause any problems to escalate quickly. Ratedpeople.com has indicated that this is why it is so important to give your roof a health check during autumn.
The height of a home is obviously an issue when it comes to gauging the condition of roofing. Whilst it is possible to simply head up a ladder to get a good look, it is recommended that other safer alternatives are considered first. Using a set of binoculars is recommended, or another option would be to look at the roof from a close vantage point, for example a neighbour's home. Either way, it is better not to set foot on the roof, as this can be highly dangerous if you're inexperienced, and may cause damage to the roof from footfall.
It is a good idea to check whether any tiles or shingles are missing from the roof, as this can lead to leaks and may damage the plasterwork inside the property. Inspecting the loft will reveal any missing tiles, as daylight will be seen through the gaps created by the missing tiles. Also, debris on the ground from fallen tiles is usually a giveaway that a roof is in need of repair.
Another problem to look out for is the build up of moss and other foliage in gutters and pipes. This can easily be cleaned, but long term build up can lead to extensive problems and may cause damage to the gutter itself. Chimney pots must also be checked, as any leaning may be an indicator that some degree of reflaunching is needed.
Ottokar Rosenberger, Director of Sales and Marketing at Ratedpeople.com, said: "Any roof problems that are left unattended can be a major issue and even a hazard to home owners, and so it is important that people are aware of this so that the correct action can be taken.
"Any home owners without experience of roof care should be sure to consult professionals, who will be able to offer advice and recommendations when it comes to roof maintenance. Whilst some problems may be easily solved, others will require the help of a professional."
Ratedpeople.com helps home improvers find recommended tradesmen quickly and easily. You can choose from 24 different trades and find tradesmen such as recommended roofers, local painters or local plumbers.
Every month, Ratedpeople.com manages over £30m in home improvement projects with more than 1,000 tradesmen signing up, making it the UK's largest match making service for home improvers and recommended tradesmen. There are more than 55,000 ratings on Ratedpeople.com to date and its system ensures that tradesmen are only rated by previous customers who find them through the site. This results in one of the fairest and most robust rating systems on the web.
For further information on how to source a recommended tradesman in your area, visit Ratedpeople.com.
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