Do Not Power Wash Your Shingles 

Spraying down your shingles may seem like a good way to clean your roof off after a winter storm or to freshen it up for the spring. However, the concentrated spray can actual loosen granules  and may impact the warranty on your roof. Instead, trust a professional to assist you with use of a broom or leaf blower. We do not recommend you do this yourself.

 Ensure Your Roof Has Proper Ventilation
Many homes have exhaust fans leading straight into the attic or poorly located soffits that can lead to condensation on the decking of your roof. This can lead to organic growth and eventually rot of your roof. Having a trusted professional check your vents to ensure they are properly venting to the exterior of your home can greatly increase the lifespan of your roof.

Regularly Clean Your Gutters of Pine Needles and Debris 
Keeping your gutters clean can help insure water drains properly from your roofline, preventing a buildup in the gutter. In the winter, a poorly draining gutter could lead to an ice dam and extensive damage to your roof. 

Make Sure Your Attic is Properly Insulated
Having a well insulated attic will help prevent ice dams by lessening the heat in the attic space which melts the snow and ice on your roof. Trapped moisture from this melt can leak through nail holes and destroy decking if you do not have a properly installed membrane underneath the shingles.

 Keep Big Tree Limbs Cut Away From the Roof

Keeping trees limbs away from your roof can help to ensure rodents, pests and other animals do not try and make your roof their home and cause damage. Contact a licensed arborist to help remove troublesome limbs to keep your roof and trees safe for years to come.