Home Repair Guide
Roofs
Vent safety
Damaged roof flashing
Resetting the roof
Roof shingles
Rain and roofs
Awning pitch
Seal around the edges
Too much vent rust
Fixing old flashing
Loose roof shingle
Gravel on top
Stressed-out roof
Home sweet gutter
Re-gaining a gutter
Vents all around
Wind on the roof
Keep the attic open

Gravel on top

Gravel on top

Gravel applied to a flat roof effectively deflects damaging ultraviolet rays from the sun.
To avoid unnecessary roof repairs and prolong the roof's replacement, the roof should be inspected annually for spots that need additional gravel.

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