The Rules of Roof Maintenance
Regular Roof Inspections
Have your roof inspected at least once every 2 years by a trained professional. Many common issues can be avoided by simply having your roof looked at. At Triumph, we provide complimentary inspections for all of our customers and we will gladly make an appointment to come look at your roof. If we find an issue, we will document it with photos and will explain in understandable terms what the issue is.
Cleaning the Debris
Throughout the year, debris from trees and ambient dust can build up in your roof's valleys and in your gutters. This debris can causing "damming" to occur in the crucial places where water is supposed to drain from your roof. Roof systems are "gravity controlled" systems, meaning they require a free path for water to naturally escape due to the pull of gravity. Water will always seek the point of least resistance, and thus if debris is blocking the path, it will find other means of escape which can mean coming inside your home! Debris can also allow the growth of fungus, microbes, algae, and even small plants! These things can lead to degradation of the organic compounds found in shingles over time.
Inspect after severe storms
Winds of 50 mph and hail of only quarter-size can cause significant damage to roof systems. As roofs age, they naturally degranulate and will become more and more vulnerable to hail and wind damage over time. If you know you've had hail or high winds at your property, give us a call and have us perform a free inspection of your roof. If we find storm damage, we will work together with you and your insurance company to provide an excellent solution.
Emergency Services
If you have suffered storm damage and can see missing shingles, broken skylights, broken windows, or have a leak into your home, it is extremely important to quickly have a roofing company come and install emergency temporary repairs (i.e. tarps, etc.) on your roof, windows, or siding to mitigate any further damage. In fact, most insurance policies have a "mitigation clause" in them that state that you are required by the terms of the policy to mitigate any damage that you are aware of in order for your claim to be fully honored.