Some maintenance tasks are common to all types of roof, others are specific to the exacting roof type. Some tasks will require to be completed more often if you live close to the sea or in a geothermal area. Flashings may not last as long as the roof so they will need more maintenance. Anything that penetrates the roof, such as pipes, flues or fixings, needs special care to make sure weather tightness.
To avoid damaging the roof and guttering when you are up on the roof:
- Place a timber block in the gutter immediately behind the ladder to stop crushing the guttering.
- Walk only along the line of nails on steel roofing.
- Step only on the front edge of the tile on tiled roofs - for full inspections use a plank as a path. Beware the danger of slipping as angles can be steep.
- Using cherry picker if there is access around the house for one.
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