Tile Roof Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Durability

A tile roof offers many advantages to both homes and businesses, including great aesthetics, long-lasting durability, and storm resistance. However, without proper tile roof maintenance, you may lose some of these key benefits. In this blog post, we’ll discuss essential tile roof maintenance tips to help you preserve your roof’s performance and extend its lifespan.

Keep Your Roof Clean

Trees in Tampa drop leaves at the strangest time. Palms can make a mess anytime of year as well. That means your roof may often have debris accumulating on it. That debris lowers the curb appeal of your property. Keeping it clean is simple, if you do it before the debris begins to decay. You can use a gas or battery powered blower to remove the debris. Be careful if you want on the tile, especially if you have clay tile. We don’t recommend electric ones because the cord tends to get caught on the edges of the shingles.

Remove Moss and Algae

Moss and algae can grow on tile roofs, especially in shaded or damp areas. These growths can damage tiles and lead to water retention, which can cause deterioration over time. Use a gentle roof cleaner designed for tile roofing to remove moss and algae. Avoid using harsh chemicals or pressure washers, as they can damage the tiles. Remember to only spray down your roof’s surface as spraying up can do damage and lead to a roof leak. Some roof cleaning companies offer this service as well.

Staining

If you haven’t done a good job of tile roof maintenance, chances are that when you do get it cleaned that the debris will have left stains. That may be able to be removed, but it may not. One option for some tile roofs is a tile roof coating. Talk to your roofing company about your roof and what options you have.

Replace Damaged Tiles Promptly

Tiles can become cracked, broken, or loose due to extreme weather, falling debris, or age. It’s important to address any damage promptly through tile roof repair to prevent leaks and further deterioration. Replacing damaged tiles as soon as possible ensures the roof remains watertight and structurally sound. If you’re not comfortable performing repairs yourself, it’s best to hire a professional roofer who specializes in tile roof repair to ensure that the replacement tiles are installed properly and securely.

Trim Overhanging Branches

Tree branches that hang over your roof can cause damage to tiles, especially during high winds or storms. Trim back any overhanging branches to prevent them from scratching or breaking tiles. Additionally, this will help prevent debris from accumulating on your roof and in your gutters.

Consider Professional Maintenance

While basic maintenance tasks can be performed by homeowners, it’s always a good idea to hire a professional roofer for more complex inspections and repairs. A professional can identify issues that may not be immediately visible and ensure that your tile roof is in optimal condition.

Suncoast Roofing Solutions Offers Tile Roof Coatings, Tile Roof Maintenance & Repair

Although we don’t clean roofs, we do perform tile roof maintenance and repair. And, if you have staining or your roof is in good condition but has faded and you’d like to brighten it up, we offer our proprietary roof coating. Call us today to learn more at (813) 283-2544 or fill out our contact form. Of course we also offer tile roof installation.