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It’s important to stop organic debris from accumulating. Among other bad consequences, plants can start to grow, and the roots can penetrate the roof membrane. Now you’ve got a leak that could have been easily prevented.

Roof Maintenance: Useful Information Guide

By Roof Online Staff • Updated October 22, 2022

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It’s important to stop organic debris from accumulating. Among other bad consequences, plants can start to grow, and the roots can penetrate the roof membrane. Now you’ve got a leak that could have been easily prevented.
It’s important to stop organic debris from accumulating. Among other bad consequences, plants can start to grow, and the roots can penetrate the roof membrane. Now you’ve got a leak that could have been easily prevented.
Sealant deteriorates. It’s a fact. A common roof maintenance item is the replacement of old sealant at the top of the flashing at parapet walls and rooftop structures.
Sealant deteriorates. It’s a fact. A common roof maintenance item is the replacement of old sealant at the top of the flashing at parapet walls and rooftop structures.

1. General: “Roofing Solutions: Reference Manual for Property Managers, Owners, Architects, and Specifiers” is an excellent introductory guide to roof maintenance, and effectively explains the bottom line value of a roof maintenance program. It is made available by the GAF Materials Corporation.

2. General: A decent general roof inspection and maintenance guide for low-slope roofs is available at the Holcim Elevate website, (formerly Firestone Building Products).

3. Slate Roofs: “The Repair, Replacement and Maintenance of Historic Slate Roofs” is a comprehensive resource available on the US National Park Service’s Technical Preservation Services website.

4. Tile Roofs: “The Preservation and Repair of Historic Clay Tile Roofs” is another comprehensive resource available on the US National Park Service’s Technical Preservation Services website.

5. Wood Shingle and Shake Roofs: “Care and Maintenance of Wood Shingle and Shake Roofs” is worth taking a look at. Provided on Oregon State University’s Oregon Wood Innovation Center’s site.