Depending on the type of roof you have and its age, you might think that your roof is so sturdy and durable that it will last a lifetime. Indeed, this is possible depending on where you live and what kind of material your roof is made of – and especially depending on the workmanship and the quality of the installation job. However, without proper maintenance even the sturdiest and most low-maintenance of roofs will fail to last too long.

The main problem is that you never really know how the elements will affect your roof. One year you might experience cooler weather in your area, and there might not be so much precipitation or sunlight. Since change is conducive to damage, it’s natural that a climate that doesn’t present many weather changes will not cause as many problems.

However, sometimes it’s enough for a simple thunderstorm to come in order to reveal just how badly your roof needs preventive roofing Centennial area maintenance. Even if it seems perfect from the standpoint of a basic visual inspection, your roof can succumb to damage fairly quickly if it’s not regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained. A damaged bit of flashing can easily let in enough water that will cause severe problems over time. With annual inspections and maintenance, such issues can be detected and resolved well before they end up requiring an expensive repair job.