{"id":4473,"date":"2020-11-06T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T14:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.improveitatl.com\/?p=4473"},"modified":"2021-08-02T15:54:54","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T15:54:54","slug":"things-you-shouldnt-do-when-maintaining-asphalt-shingles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.improveitatl.com\/roofing\/things-you-shouldnt-do-when-maintaining-asphalt-shingles\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You Shouldn\u2019t Do When Maintaining Asphalt Shingles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asphalt shingle roofs can last up to 20 years with regular upkeep. While keeping your roof well-maintained is vital to its long-term health and performance, certain actions can shorten its lifespan and compromise the&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\">roofing<\/a>&nbsp;material\u2019s ability to protect your home against the weather. These result in untimely and costly repairs, and, eventually, premature failure. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.improveitatl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/things-you-shouldnt-do-when-maintaining-asphalt-shingles.jpg\" alt=\"Things You Shouldn\u2019t Do When Maintaining Asphalt Shingles\" class=\"wp-image-5193\" title=\"Things You Shouldn\u2019t Do When Maintaining Asphalt Shingles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.improveitatl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/things-you-shouldnt-do-when-maintaining-asphalt-shingles.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.improveitatl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/things-you-shouldnt-do-when-maintaining-asphalt-shingles-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using a Pressure Washer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressure washing is usually done to remove organic growth and debris from roof surfaces. The problem with it, however, is that the process can lead to roof damage, which could void the warranty of the entire system. If used consistently, pressure washing can destroy the sealants that keep other roof features like vents, skylights and flashings intact, resulting in leaks. It can also strip away the shingles\u2019 ceramic granules that protect against the elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Letting Trees Grow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/roofing\/\">Roof replacement<\/a>&nbsp;experts recommend trimming back trees near your home to preserve the aesthetics and functionality of your asphalt shingle roofing system. While towering trees are a great addition to your landscaping, overextended branches that touch your roof can cause mold. Loose shingles and visible damage may become apparent because of the scraping of the branches against the roof and siding during windy days. Expect severe damage once the branches detach from the tree and fall directly on your roof during a storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Installing Roof Fixtures By Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain home improvements require installing equipment on the roof itself. These include solar panels and satellite dishes. Some homeowners, however, fasten them without regard to the roof\u2019s warranty information. Rather than do the installation yourself and risk voiding the warranty of your asphalt shingle roof, let a licensed technician do the work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improve<span>IT!<\/span> of Atlanta is a factory-certified\u00a0<a href=\"\/about-us\/\">roofing company<\/a>\u00a0offering high-level services, from roof installations, replacements, and emergency repairs. Call us today at <a href=\"tel:7706125635\">(770) 612-5635<\/a> or fill out our\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>\u00a0to request a free estimate. We serve homeowners in Sandy Springs, Marietta, and Alpharetta, GA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asphalt shingle roofs can last up to 20 years with regular upkeep. While keeping your roof well-maintained is vital to its long-term health and performance, certain actions can shorten its lifespan and compromise the&nbsp;roofing&nbsp;material\u2019s ability to protect your home against the weather. These result in untimely and costly repairs, and, eventually, premature failure. 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