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title: 'Preventative Roof Maintenance'
url: 'https://gogryphon.com/blog/preventative-roof-maintenance'
markdown: 'https://gogryphon.com/blog/preventative-roof-maintenance.md'
date: '2013-08-16'
description: 'In order to help keep your roof leak free, and to offer warranty extensions, it is necessary to do some preventative roof maintenance. Some maintenance is as easy as cleaning off your roof, other is a little more complex. Read ahead to get details on your specific kind of roof. Points to inspect / …'
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# Preventative Roof Maintenance

[  ](#)Posted on Friday, 16th August 2013

In order to help keep your roof leak free, and to offer warranty extensions, it is necessary to do some preventative roof maintenance. Some maintenance is as easy as cleaning off your roof, other is a little more complex. Read ahead to get details on your specific kind of roof.

## Points to inspect / fix:

## Re-Tile & Tile Repair

- Mortar Caps
- Broken Tiles
- Exposed / Worn Underlayment
- Check leak area to see if problem spread to surrounding area

## Asphalt Shingle

- Tar Seals at A/C
- Tar Seals at Roof Jacks
- Slipping / Missing Shingles

## Spray Foam & Coating

- Clean Debris from Roof
- Check for Blisters in the void
- Inspect the coating for cracks & breaks

## Built-Up

- Emulsion
- Reseal Scuppers
- Clean Debris
- Inspect for tears & gashes
- Seals at A/C & Roof Jacks

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