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1. How to Make the Roof of
Your Candlewood Lake
Home Last Longer

2. Taking the time to maintain and care
for the roof of your Candlewood Lake
property decreases the risk of
replacing the roof prematurely, which
is very expensive.

4. Whether your roof is new or
several years old, here are some
tips on how to prolong it and
make it last as long as possible:

5. 1. Clean the gutters.
Clogged gutters not only cause a wet basement and
damaged paint on the siding, but can also be a cause
for a rotten roof. Water can move upward under the
shingles when leaves pile too deeply and clog the
gutters, which may cause the roof to rot. Make sure to
clean your gutters regularly and remove leaves that
have piled up. You can either do it yourself or hire a
professional to do it.

6. 2. Get Rid of Moss
If you find moss growing on your roof, especially
on wood or composition shingles, make sure to
remove it since moss traps water. Cleaning the
roof with products made of potassium salts of
fatty acids rather than toxic formulas like zinc
sulfate is highly recommended.

7. Once your roof is clear of moss, you can invest in
zinc strips to keep the moss from coming back. A
professional roofer can install zinc strips near the
top of the roof for about $300. This method is
advisable to owners of Candlewood Lake homes
rather than treating the roof with pesticide. The
run off can harm the aquatic life in Candlewood
Lake.

8. 3. Trim Overhanging Branches
Trim your trees and overhanging branches to keep
leaves and moss off your roof and avoid abrasion
from limbs and branches that can damage shingles.
Branches should be 10 feet away from your roof if
you want to keep rodents and pests away to
prevent them from gnawing on your roof and
siding.

9. 4. Prevent Ice Dams
If ice builds up on your roof, remove the snow
between storms to avoid leaks in your home.
Don’t attempt to remove ice that has already
formed, since it can cause more damage to
your roof. Use a roof rake to remove snow
within 3 to 4 feet of the gutters.

10. These are some tips on how you
can maintain the roof of your
Candlewood Lake home to make
it last as long as possible.

11. Call Deborah Laemmerhirt now at 203-994-4297
and let her assist you with everything you need to know
about buying or selling Candlewood properties. Her years of
experience as a preeminent real estate professional in
Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, New Fairfield, Brookfield,
Bridgewater, Roxbury, Washington, Weston, Westport,
Southbury, Kent, Sherman, Easton, and Bethel, CT, combined
with her dedication to providing the finest service will make
it easier for you to find your dream home in Connecticut.