{"id":515,"date":"2018-05-01T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T09:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/?p=515"},"modified":"2018-04-30T17:39:35","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T17:39:35","slug":"what-new-homeowners-should-know-about-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/what-new-homeowners-should-know-about-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Moving into a new home is one of the more exciting times in a person\u2019s life \u2014 especially when it\u2019s for the very first time!<\/p>\n<p>(If this is your first home, then <strong>congratulations<\/strong>!)<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve taken the time to unpack and settle in, there\u2019s a long list of <strong>\u201cTo-Do\u2019s\u201d<\/strong> that you\u2019ll need to address.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the list \u2014 addressing the roof and any <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.gaf.com\/5-things-to-advise-new-homeowners-about-their-roof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">possible concerns<\/a> <\/strong>with its ability to protect your home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-518 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/homeowners-buy-new-home-e1525109773472.jpg\" alt=\"what to do when you buy a new home\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Have the Roof Inspected Annually<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Technically, this is something you should do before you purchase a new home, as buying a new home with a roof that needs replacement can significantly increase the amount you\u2019ll spend right off the bat.<\/p>\n<p>However, making it a point to have an annual inspection of your roof <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/roofing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">by a professional roofer<\/a><\/strong> is important.<\/p>\n<p>You will be able to identify any possible trouble areas and have them repaired before they worsen, thus, lengthening the lifespan of your roof.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Your Gutters Are a Part of Your Roof System<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you think of your roof, do you think about your gutter system? If you don\u2019t, then you need to start!<\/p>\n<p>The point of a gutter system is to redirect rainwater from the roof to the ground below in a way that won\u2019t cause pooling, flooding, or property damage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gutters with holes, gaps, and cracks<\/strong> will leak and cause water to pool on the ground, close to the house, resulting in possible foundation damage and erosion. This can cause serious problems for you down the road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gutters filled with debris (or an improper slope)<\/strong> will prevent rainwater from draining toward the downspout. This water can pool until it begins to overflow onto the edges of the roof. This is where roof leaks, water damage, and rot can begin to take place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With all of the damage your home can sustain without the proper gutter system, you\u2019ll never ignore your gutters ever again!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep a Number Handy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Problems with your roof can arise at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n<p>From storm damage (due to high-speed winds, flying debris, and trees falling) to an intense accumulation of rain\/snow-fall to old age \u2014 roof problems will make themselves known when you least expect them (especially if you\u2019ve been slacking on maintenance and inspections).<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you keep your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local roofer\u2019s number<\/a> <\/strong>in your contact list for when something does go wrong.<\/p>\n<p>For those in the local Connecticut area that need a reliable roofer to count on, we\u2019d be happy to fill those shoes for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving into a new home is one of the more exciting times in a person\u2019s life \u2014 especially when it\u2019s for the very first time! (If this is your first home, then congratulations!) After you\u2019ve taken the time to unpack and settle in, there\u2019s a long list of \u201cTo-Do\u2019s\u201d that you\u2019ll need to address. At &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/what-new-homeowners-should-know-about-roof\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roof<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Problems with your roof can arise at a moment\u2019s notice.For those in the local Connecticut area that need a reliable roofer to count on, we\u2019d be happy to fill those shoes for you!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link 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