{"id":2850,"date":"2020-05-07T09:16:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T09:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/4-myths-about-roof-maintenance-and-the-truth-behind-them\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T07:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T13:34:35","slug":"4-myths-about-roof-maintenance-and-the-truth-behind-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/4-myths-about-roof-maintenance-and-the-truth-behind-them\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Myths About Roof Maintenance and the Truth Behind Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Roof maintenance is an important part of taking care of your home. After all, by properly maintaining your roof, you not only eliminate the need for a <a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/roofing\/repair\/\">roof repair<\/a> or replacement but you\u2019re also protecting your home as a result. Unfortunately, there are some homeowners who neglect taking care of their roofs due to a few myths and misconceptions such as:<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gutters Aren\u2019t Related to Roof Maintenance &#8211;<\/strong> Believe it or not, your gutters and roof go hand in hand and if you want your roof to remain in top form, you need to maintain the gutters as well as it\u2019s the component that protects your roof from moisture damage. This is because while your roof shields your home against water, the gutters are what catches the rainwater and diverts it safely away from your home. With that in mind, make sure to keep your gutters free of debris or have a pro repair any damage it sustained.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Sun Won\u2019t Hurt the Roof &#8211;<\/strong> The sun&#8217;s UV rays can actually cause some issues for your roofing system in the long run. In fact, as time goes by, it can cause the molecular structure of your roof to break down. To slow your roof\u2019s decay due to sun exposure, be sure to perform regular maintenance procedures on your roof.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If I Can\u2019t See the Damage, Then There Isn\u2019t Any &#8211;<\/strong> Just because you don\u2019t see the damage on your roof, it doesn\u2019t mean that it isn\u2019t there. With that in mind, be sure to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/bonedry.com\/st-louis\/roofing\/\">roof replacement<\/a> contractor inspect the roof every now and then to determine if it is indeed damaged and needs to be repaired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Washing is Good for the Roof &#8211;<\/strong> As much as possible, avoid power washing your roofing system to remove algae. According to experts, too much pressure can force water beneath the shingles, which can cause it to affect the roof deck and cause moisture damage in the process. 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