Roof checkup Guide
for homeowners
Perform a checkup on your roof system in the fall and spring help
diagnose potential problems early.
When cleaning your gutters or inspecting your roof system, remember important ladder safety tips:
Make sure the ladder is on solid, level ground.
Secure the ladder at the top to prevent it from slipping.
Extend the ladder at 3 feet beyond the gutter & angle
it 1 foot back from the house for every 4 feet of height.
Always use both hands when climbing the ladder.
Once on the ladder, you should look for:
Shingles that are buckling, curling or blistering; this indicates the end of the shingles' life expectancy.
Loose material or wear around chimneys, pipes and
other penetrations.
Excessive amounts of shingle granules in your gutters;
granules give shingles added weight and protect them
from ultraviolet rays.
Before you hire a roofing contractor, do
your homework:
Check for a contractor's permanent place of business,
telephone number and tax identification number.
Check references from prior customers.
Ask for proof of insurance ( liability and workers'
compensation).
Ask the contractor about material and workmanship
warranties.
Copley Roofing hopes this homeowners guide will
help you.
Charles Copley
Roofing, Inc
