Fall is here, which means it’s time to get your home ready for the cold weather. One part of your home that you should especially get prepared for the new season is your roof. Spring can wreak havoc on your roof by damaging shingles and leaving debris that can clog gutters. Also consider that the warmer weather can bring some harsh weather, such as heavy rain and high winds, which can affect your roof. Here are some steps you should take to get your roof ready for the next season:
Inspect your roof
A visual examination of your roof can help you spot any problems that occurred over the spring and summer, which you want to repair before they become a major issue. Take a look at your roof shingles and check for any misaligned, cracked, or missing shingles. Also inspect for any loose materials around the chimney, skylights, and plumbing vents.
Repair any damage
Any wear and tear or damage on your roof should be immediately fixed by a roofing professional to avoid further damage. Leaving loose or misaligned shingles on a roof runs the risk of moisture getting into your home. Save yourself the potential of a roofing scam or lawsuit by using an established roofing professional and buying quality roofing products from a reputable company. TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has been producing asphalt shingles for more than 70 years and their Heritage® line of laminated asphalt shingles have a Limited Warranty and Arbitration Agreement.
Check Your Gutters
To prevent water from collecting on your roof or making its way into your basement, examine your gutters to ensure they drain properly. Clean them by removing any sticks, leaves, nests, and other debris. Make sure your gutters are not loose or leaking.
Trim Tree Limbs
In taking care of your roof, it’s important to keep it free of overhanging or touching tree limbs, bushes, and other foliage. Tree limbs can easily rub up against your roof during storms and high winds and can cause tree branches to fall onto your roof, running the risk of roof damage. Hire a professional to ensure trees and bushes are trimmed back and away from your roof.
Inspect your roof
A visual examination of your roof can help you spot any problems that occurred over the spring and summer, which you want to repair before they become a major issue. Take a look at your roof shingles and check for any misaligned, cracked, or missing shingles. Also inspect for any loose materials around the chimney, skylights, and plumbing vents.
Repair any damage
Any wear and tear or damage on your roof should be immediately fixed by a roofing professional to avoid further damage. Leaving loose or misaligned shingles on a roof runs the risk of moisture getting into your home. Save yourself the potential of a roofing scam or lawsuit by using an established roofing professional and buying quality roofing products from a reputable company. TAMKO Building Products, Inc. has been producing asphalt shingles for more than 70 years and their Heritage® line of laminated asphalt shingles have a Limited Warranty and Arbitration Agreement.
Check Your Gutters
To prevent water from collecting on your roof or making its way into your basement, examine your gutters to ensure they drain properly. Clean them by removing any sticks, leaves, nests, and other debris. Make sure your gutters are not loose or leaking.
Trim Tree Limbs
In taking care of your roof, it’s important to keep it free of overhanging or touching tree limbs, bushes, and other foliage. Tree limbs can easily rub up against your roof during storms and high winds and can cause tree branches to fall onto your roof, running the risk of roof damage. Hire a professional to ensure trees and bushes are trimmed back and away from your roof.