Taking care of your roof is an important part of home maintenance and you don’t want to suffer a leak or any other problem during the cold months.
Here are some tips that every homeowner should know:
Check Out Your Gutters
Your gutters are an important part of your roof, because they allow water to flow away from the roof surface before it causes rot and damage. During the winter, your gutters will be more likely to get clogged with fallen leaves, snow and ice and can get blocked if they are not cleared out.
Get yourself a ladder and a friend to hold it for you and clean any leaves, debris and dirt from the gutters.Flush the gutters outwith a hose afterward to ensure they are clean. If your gutters have become damaged or leaky, you can use gutter sealant or fibreglass resin to patch up the hole.
Trim Back The Trees
If you have a lot of trees and vegetation overhanging above your roof, it’s a good idea to trim it back before the winter months. At the moment, it might not be touching your roof – but once it is weighted down with snow or blown around by the wind it might do some damage.
When hiring a tree trimming service, get a few different quotes from a range of contractors so that you can be sure that you are getting the right price.
Inspect Your Roof For Weak Spots
A roof inspection can save you from a lot of roof damage, which could get even more serious when the weather gets colder and wetter. Start by performing a visual inspection of the inside and outside of your roof. Look around for any missing tiles and make sure that the gutters are allowing the water to drain freely from the roof.
A roof inspectionwill cost you, but it is a lot cheaper than paying for a new roof!
These are just a few important maintenance tasks that you can perform in order to ensure that your roof is in tip top shape to welcome the winter season!
For more handy tips and info about your home, contact me at 718.370.3200 or email me at [email].
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