Having a home improvement maintenance schedule will help you to stay on top of your property. Having a professional check the roof for issues is crucial and should be added to your to-do list at least once a year. If you have a chimney, the roof inspection is a good time to have it examined, as well. Here is a guide to why these tasks are so important. 

Roof Inspections

Your roof is responsible for protecting the interior of your home from the elements. When it begins to fail, water can seep underneath the shingles and leak down into the foundation, leading to costly damage. If you’d like to avoid these bills, have a qualified home improvement contractor inspect the condition of the structure at least once a year and following any serious storms that hit your home.

While you should regularly look for missing or damaged shingles, a contractor can also look for structural weaknesses around the exterior, including loose shingles, worn flashing, uneven roof planes, and sagging decks. They’ll also check the state of your attic, which could have increased moisture or mold if the covering has experienced damage or has improper ventilation or insulation. Additionally, they’ll walk through your home looking for signs of water leaks on the walls and ceilings.

Chimney Inspections

A roof inspector will check the state of the chimney to determine if the flashing and masonry are in good condition. However, a more intensive checkup is necessary if you use the fireplace or the structure is connected to a heating appliance within the home. 

The home improvement inspector will look for cracks in the flue, as they could prevent the combustible materials and gases from leaving the home. If you use the chimney before repairing these fissures, it’s likely that these gases—including carbon monoxide—will filter back into your home. The combustible soot and creosote trapped within these cracks could also put you at risk of a chimney fire, which would further erode the flue liner and the surrounding masonry and possibly spread to the interior of your home. 

When you need a roof and chimney inspection, contact Armend’s Painting and Home Improvement. For more than 20 years, this family-owned and -operated business has provided Hartford, CT, and the surrounding areas with premium painting, drywall, roofing, and remodeling services. Call them today at (203) 597-7179 to schedule a roof and chimney inspection. Also, stop by their website to learn more about their home improvement services.