Home Maintenance

4 Ways to Make Sure Your Roof Lasts

November 5, 2020 by TGAR Admin

Whether your roof is brand-new or many years old, there are surefire ways to keep it in the best shape for the longest possible time. The Great American Roofing Company presents these four ways to get the most from your roof. Pay attention as they will keep you from an early roof replacement.

1. Clean the Gutters

Clogged gutters ruin paint on siding and lead to a wet basement. When leaves pile in clogged gutters, water can wick into roof sheathing and rafters and rot them. You can avoid this very costly damage by cleaning your gutters each fall and spring. If you’re not comfortable working on a ladder, hire a pro to do it for you.

2. Trim Nearby Trees

If low landscaping surrounds your roof, it stays clear of leaves on its own. But if towering trees are nearby, leaves can collect in roof valleys or near chimneys. Moisture can accumulate in your roof causing rot. In a storm, branches can crash onto your roof causing a roof leak. Make it a point to trim overhanging branches.

3. Keep Moss Away

In areas like the Northwest, moss can grow on your roof, particularly on wood or composition shingles. Moss needs to go because it traps water—which is a veritable no-no. Once the roof is free of moss, you can further invest in zinc strips to keep it from coming back and wreaking havoc on your roof.

4. Don’t Allow Ice Dams to Form

Removing snow on your roof between storms might forestall leaks into your house. Use a roof rake to dislodge snow within three or four feet of the gutters. Work from the ground, if possible, to be safe. If you must be on a ladder, work at a position so the falling snow doesn’t push you over. Address inadequate insulation and air leaks in your attic to avoid ice dams and roof repair.

The Great American Roofing Company boasts of workers and products proven to be the best. We make sure your roof will last with our quality products and workmanship. We cater to homes and businesses in the northeastern New Jersey area. Call (201) 825-2955 today for a free quote on roof repair or your new roof.

4.9 Over 125 Reviews

Write a Review

Kathy Farley 2 months ago

Great roofing company to work with. Not only does the roof look great but they were on time day of scheduled roofing, kept me apprised of milestones, very easy to communicate with (from sales through completion) and top notch site cleanup.

...

Alice Bausewein 3 months ago

Very professional company. Great work, clean up after the job. Highly recommend for work done at your home.

tamara hammer 4 months ago

Great experience! Highly recommend!

William Daly 4 months ago

Everything went perfectly from speaking with Ryan the salesman who was very professional to Steven and his crew who got the job done in a timely and professional manner also. I would highly recommend great American roofing

Galina 4 months ago

Thank you GARC for an amazing work!
The great company, indeed!
Would recommend to everyone who are planning to replace the roof.

steve Karow 4 months ago

When having to replace the roof on your home it can be a very upsetting process due to the extensive cost involved. We are 100% sure we made the right choice going with GARC.
We had seen at least 3 other roofing companies and only Ryan was interested in going into my attic to see how the structure of the home was and make sure there were no issues from the inside out.
He then explained the issues we were having and what GARC would do to fix these with their new roof system.

When we met with the other roof companies we felt they would replace the roof but were not comfortable with them.

Pricing was definitely and issue and when we weighed all we did not go with the cheapest nor the most expensive. GARC was very competitive and with their warranty we felt that was most important for the future.

Stephen and his crew finished our job in one day when we were told at least 2. They worked from dawn to dusk to get our job done.

A week later and we had 3” of rain fall. The home was perfectly protected and no issues.

GARC is a family run business and not a large conglomerate. They are extremely accommodating and friendly to work with.

I cannot recommend them more if you are looking to replace your roof.

Thom Herron 5 months ago

I highly recommend Great American Roofing for any of your roofing needs. Very professional and clean. The estimate process went very smoothly and Ryan walked me patiently through all the details. Steven was a great on-site Forman, kept the team on track and did an excellent job at completing the job on time and on budget. Thanks GARC! A job well done.

Stephanie Smith 7 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about The Great American Roofing Company. We now have a beautiful new roof, and we couldn’t be happier.
Larry, the owner, Ryan, the operations manager, Andrea, the office manager, and Stephen, the head foreman were all great to work with. They were knowledgeable, professional, honest, friendly, and helpful. No pressure, and no requests or questions were left unanswered. What could have been a painful and stressful experience, turned out to be a smooth and easy process.Their expertise and friendliness added to the overall positive atmosphere. And to top it off, the roof replacement cleanup was perfect. Larry and his team went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and satisfying experience.
So all in all, excellent customer service and quality craftsmanship. We highly recommend GARC to everyone.

Cailyn Lynn 7 months ago

Summary:
Highly recommend, especially for a newer homeowner who is still learning like us. They are a company you can trust to do a great job for a fair price.

Details:
After meeting with 3 other companies in the area, we ultimately chose GARC based on its Master Elite GAF status. We have a friend in commercial roofing who told us how distinguished and important it is. They unquestionably live up to the hype.

Ryan was our salesperson - he came to the house at our convenience. He thoroughly explained the entire process, let us touch the materials and ask questions. We were given a very reasonable quote (based on calculations our friend did for us ahead of time) to replace our home and carport roof with the highest standard shingle as well as replace all of our gutters and downspouts including leaf guards.

Andrea helped schedule us for installation and was understanding and accommodating when we had to reschedule. There was a 2-week lead time. They took care of all the permits for the dumpster, etc. (which the town made very difficult for them - definitely went above and beyond on this front).

Steven was our project manager and he came with a large team at 7am on our scheduled day. They worked hard all day long, finishing the project about 4:30pm just as daylight began fading. They were respectful of our property and landscaping, cleaned up after themselves thoroughly, and were courteous.

Roof looks great and we are very happy.

4 Ways to Make Sure Your Roof Lasts

WE ARE GAF MASTER ELITE

LIFETIME WARRANTY

SHINGLES

WE ARE GAF MASTER ELITE

The Great American Roofing Company