Video: Three Roofing Tips

MARINA — Host, Sarah Rutan: Whether your roof needs to be inspected, repaired or replaced, it’s worthwhile to consult the advice of a seasoned professional. Today we’re in Marina with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Mike Ross of Ross Roofing & Construction, who has three tips to share.

Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Mike Ross: One thing that homeowners typically forget or neglect to do is to remember to get their roof inspection. Roof inspections are vitally important. If you have a newer roof, it’s probably every 3 to 5 years. If you’ve got an older roof, say 20 to 30 years old, you’re probably looking at getting them inspected every year.

Another helpful tip that we see all the time is: If you’re going to do repairs or have your roof redone, have it done by a licensed and insured roofing contractor, a pro. Someone who’s been doing that for 20, 30 years. There are a lot of things that can go wrong with roofing very quickly. And it’s important to have someone that knows what they’re doing and has the proper insurances, liability, and Workers’ Comp.

And one thing I’d like to point out is homeowners that do elect to go up on top of the roof really should stay away from using A-frame ladders. We see that all the time. They’ll pull out their A-frame ladders and it’s really not a good idea. Those tip over. And that’s where most of the accidents happen. Broken hips in the ER. You don’t need to do that. Get an extension ladder. And put that up to your gutters or to the rake edge of your roof. And tie that off to be safe. Be safe. It’s a good thing to do.

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