One of the number one ways to keep your flat roof in great condition is ensuring that it is clear from any debris. This can include things such as leaves, snow, tree branches, and other such foliage or left overs from each season. Whatever can get onto your flat roof throughout the year and doesn’t come off can cause issues for your roof including blockages, buildup, and eventually leaks. So, here are a few of the ways you can clear this debris and keep your flat roof in great shape.
By Hand
The most obvious start to this is to simply remove the debris by hand. You can certainly get on your roof and remove whatever debris may be lingering with your own two hands. A great tip for this is to make sure it is a warm dry day. This will help with pesky dried foliage and other bits of nature that tend to get particularly stuck on during the rainy season.
With a Leaf Blower
This might come as a surprise but your leaf blower may just be your best friend when it comes to flat roof maintenance. Leaves are the number one nuisance when it comes to the fall and spring seasons for keeping your flat roof clean. With a leaf blower handy you can get to work quickly and blow off all that excess foliage and tidy it up afterwards on the ground where it is a bit easier to work. Go ahead and blow all that debris right off your flat roof and leave it nice and tidy.
With a Rake, Broom, and/or Snow Shovel
Now here is where you start to get to the thorough work. Rakes and brooms are the most accessible since most have these as part of their lawn maintenance and general clean up routine. You just want to ensure that you are being careful to mind the roofing material with these tools. These are typically meant for solid ground where you can be a bit more forceful with their use. However, they work wonders for sweeping and raking away a lot of the common debris that lands on your flat roof. A snow shovel, like a rake or broom, is another tool that needs to used with precision. However, clearing up the snow buildup can be the make the difference having a major leak come snow melt time and simply getting through the winter season. Keep your yard tools in mind not just for your yard this season.
Contact Us
Now all of these ways are work but the best solution is always to contact your local flat roofing experts. We here at Cambridge Flat Roofing are experienced professionals and trained to work on flat roofs and are equipped to clean your flat roof. Our team works efficiently to make sure your roof looks spotless and continues to withstand the challenges of every season. Let us take the load off your body and mind with a seasonal flat roofing inspection and cleanup at an affordable price.
And now your roof is in great shape! You can rest assured that your flat roof’s health is in good standing and you can have one less thing to worry about this season. Flat roof debris maintenance is as easy as calling the experts and letting us take care of the rest.