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Asphalt Shingle Roof Maintenance: Mistakes to Avoid

July 28, 2021 by TGAR Admin

Keeping your asphalt shingle roof clean and well-maintained helps you save on costly repairs in the future. Knowing what’s behind the loss of protective granules, for instance, can help delay the early deterioration of the roof covering. To get the most out of your investment, your trusted roofing company recommends avoiding these mistakes at all costs:

Not Cleaning Your Gutters

Your gutter system might not be as big as the roof or siding, but it is nonetheless a crucial part of your home. Be sure that it is clean and debris-free every season to ensure proper drainage. Otherwise, water runoff spills over to the sides and into your siding and foundation. Water can also back up to your roof, causing serious damage.

Ignoring Loose Debris

You might think that loose debris on your roof will fall off when a gust of wind blows. However, some of the dead leaves and twigs may remain stuck on top of your home. More and more debris will accumulate, causing your gutters to clog. Moisture may soon build up from within the debris, paving the way for organic growth that can erode your shingles.

Walking on Your Roof Carelessly

Residential and commercial roof repair pros advise against walking on your roof. Exerting too much weight and pressure on the shingles can cause damage, especially if you walk carelessly. Apart from the protective granules coming loose, some of the shingles may crack, allowing water to leak in and do a number on your home.

These mistakes can ultimately be avoided when you hire a professional contractor to deal with the needs of your asphalt shingle roof. As one of the leading roofers in the area, The Great American Roofing Company specializes in repairing, replacing, and maintaining residential roofing systems. You can count on us to deliver the best results because we are a GAF Master Elite® contractor.

Give us a call at (201) 825-2955 or fill out our contact form to learn more about roof replacement cost.

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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.

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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.

Asphalt Shingle Roof Maintenance: Mistakes to Avoid

Not Cleaning Your Gutters

Ignoring Loose Debris

Walking on Your Roof Carelessly

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