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  "name": "What roof maintenance should I be doing each year to avoid big repairs later?",
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        "text": "Basic **annual roof maintenance** includes clearing debris, checking for damaged shingles or tiles, inspecting flashing, and keeping gutters and downspouts clean and flowing. Addressing small issues early is the best way to avoid large, expensive repairs.\n\nMany roof failures start as minor problems—like a cracked seal or clogged valley—that are easy to miss from the ground. A simple routine either by you (from a ladder) or a professional can add years to your roof’s life.\n\nKey factors:\n- Debris build-up in valleys, gutters, and around skylights\n- Missing, cracked, or curled shingles/tiles\n- Rusted or loose flashing and exposed nail heads\n- Overhanging branches rubbing or dropping heavy debris\n\nAt least once a year, walk the perimeter with binoculars and check the attic for stains after heavy rain. For older roofs or multi-story homes, hire a roofer for a maintenance inspection and minor tune-up instead of risking a fall."
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