How to Take Care of a Tile Roof

Tiled roofing is one of the most popular roofing options available. If you have a tile roof or are considering installing one, there are a few basic things to know about how to care for a tile roof. It can be beneficial to do your research on tile roof repair so that you have some general knowledge about what is going on with your roof so it can perform at its best. 

In this article, we will take you through the basics of tile roof care, giving you enough of a basic roofing education so that you will be able to make sure that you are taking the right steps to care for your tile roof. 

First and foremost, let’s discuss regular roof inspections. Your location and climate will determine how often you need to have your tile roof inspected. Those who live in areas that experience severe weather events will want to have an inspector take a closer look at their tile roofs after any significant storms or weather systems. The beauty of staying up to date with these inspections is that they can catch small problems before they become bigger ones. This concept is the embodiment of spending a little to save a lot later. If you can find a small leak before it causes significant damage, you will be saving yourself a lot in tile roof repair and roof damage costs in the future.

Second is following the basic rule of thumb when it comes to roofing – that if something wasn’t there when your roof was installed, then it is not supposed to be there now. We are talking about anything ranging from tree branches, snow, algae, or your neighbor’s kids frisbee. Anything that is on your roof but shouldn’t be there can damage your roof. Regular maintenance and cleaning can keep your tile roof in pristine and debris-free condition. 

If you are looking for a tile roof repair contractor or if you would like to learn more about the available tile roofing options, call Van De Hey Refined Roofing, LLC (VR Roofing), for all of your roofing needs. We serve the Appleton, Little Chute, and the Fox Valley area, Sheboygan, Oshkosh, Madison, Milwaukee, Shorewood, Sheboygan, Oconomowoc, Verona, Waukesha and Green Bay and De Pere areas in Wisconsin.