3 Roof Maintenance Tips To Complete In Spring
In the United States, winter is the season when your roof takes the biggest pounding. The debris that gets blown around during storms, the heavy wind blowing at the corners of your roof exposing insulation, and hailstones causing cracks in your shingles all play a role.
Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to survey the damage and take these simple steps to ensure your roof will be in good shape for the rest of the year.
1. Clean out rain gutters
It’s so common for your gutters to become clogged during the winter. Leaves and debris can be blown inside your gutters which can form dams causing water to clog up and potentially spill into your home.
Puddles can that remain in your gutter increases the odds of damp and rot forming along your fascias and soffits. If you haven’t cleared your gutters over winter, now is the time to do it.
2. Check your ventilation system is working properly
3. Schedule a professional inspection of your roof
It’s recommended to have a professional roofer inspect your roof at least once a year. These professionals can spot the earliest signs of damage to your roof and arrange to have them fixed before any serious damage is done. The major advantage to fixing these problems early is that you won’t have to deal with a damaged property. As such, early repairs are far less costly.
Considering the damage that can be done during the winter, scheduling an inspection in the spring is likely to be the best way to prepare yourself for the year ahead.
Horn Brothers are experts in roof repair and roof maintenance. Contact us today for more information and to receive a free consultation.
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