Maintenance is the cheapest roofing you will ever buy. Clearing a gutter costs a fraction of repairing the wall head that a blocked gutter soaks every winter.
This section sets out what to check and when, which jobs are safe to do from the ground, and which need a roofer. It also covers moss, ventilation and the maintenance a guarantee may require you to keep up.
Good clay tiles can remain serviceable for many decades and sometimes much longer. Their actual lifespan depends on tile quality, exposure, installation, fixings and whether individual damaged tiles are dealt with before surrounding areas deteriorate.
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A well-installed EPDM roof can provide several decades of service. Actual lifespan depends on membrane quality, preparation of the deck, perimeter detailing, penetrations, drainage and whether the roof is exposed to unnecessary damage.
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Properly installed GRP fibreglass roofing can last for decades, but movement in the roof deck, poor detailing or installation errors can shorten its life considerably. The quality of the complete system matters more than the headline material name.
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Poor installation, neglected defects, blocked drainage, inappropriate materials, inadequate ventilation, repeated storm exposure and prolonged moisture can all reduce roof life. Regular observation and timely maintenance can help prevent minor defects becoming larger problems.
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