4. The Roof
All homeowners can agree that water is the number one enemy of a house. That’s why roof maintenance is crucial in order to keep water out. If a roof springs a leak, it can cause cosmetic damage to the inside of a home and, based on how big the leak is, it can destroy the belongings inside. As is all that damage wasn’t enough, a leak can also cause structural issues, which translates to a lot of cash.
Remember that roof damage usually occurs when the asphalt shingles become loose, cracked, blown off by the wind or damaged by hail. The nails that fasten them to the roof could also raise, allowing water to get underneath and into your home if any part of the shingles or roof had been poorly installed in the first place.
Asphalt shingles also have different expected maximum life spans and they strongly depend on the quality of the shingle (the type that had been used, climate. or weather). If there’s virtually no problem, the roof will need replacement once at least every 20 years.
