Construction & Contractors Blog
Before the deep freeze of winter hits your area, it is a good idea to check your roof and handle any repairs to get it into the best shape possible. When snow and ice begin to collect on your roof, the problems they can pose to an already damaged roof will only make your home's condition more susceptible to damage. Here are some recommendations to help you take care of your home's roof through the upcoming winter and into next year for a long-lasting quality.
Manage Needed Repairs
As a first step to keeping your roof protected, you should check its condition for any signs of damage and have them repaired. You don't want to leave any loose ends on your roof in the form of loose, cracked, or missing shingles, damaged flashing, and inadequate ventilation, as they can lead to serious damage to your roof and home interior.
It is a good recommendation to hire a roofing professional to inspect your roof for any damage, especially if you suspect there is damage, so they can make the right repairs. They will be able to check the shingles, flashing, and other components on your rooftop to determine where the repairs are needed. A sign of damage to your roof, such as curling shingles or even a leak into your home's interior space, should be repaired properly, and your professional roofer can manage this.
If you were to, for example, replace several shingles with new ones to fix a roof leak but you don't recognize moisture damage down into the layers of roof sheathing and deck layers, this would pose a risk of further leaks, mold growth, and dry rot. A professional roofer can inspect for interior problems beyond just what is visible to repair the roof's structure properly.
Clear Out Gutter Clutter
Your roof's rain gutters are an important element to your home's roof that are continually collecting and diverting precipitation from your roof. And as a result, they are continually collecting dirt and debris that will clog them and their ability to function properly. And keep in mind that having more trees surrounding your home will result in more gutter debris, so you should keep them cleaned out on a regular basis.
A gutter professional can also help you with your gutter maintenance by repairing them in addition to keeping them cleaned out. Your gutters may come loose from their roof edge attachments or form cracks along the seams and corners. These areas need to be kept in good repair to make sure your roof drains properly away from your home's foundation so moisture does not become a problem around the basement walls and foundation slab.
Share1 December 2020
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
