The protection that your roof provides to your home and family is invaluable and takes place continually no matter the weather outside. You don't want to neglect your roof by allowing it to degrade in condition, as this is just asking for problems in damage to your home. To keep up on your roof and not take it for granted, here are some tips to keep your roof maintained and protected through each season of the year.
Check Gutter Drainage
During the spring, there is going to be a lot of snow melt and spring showers that really put your roof and rain gutters to the test. When a heavy rainstorm pounds on your roof, the water flows into the gutters and is delivered to the ground below without over-saturating the soil immediately around your home and eroding any landscaping away.
But when your roof gutters start to sag and age, they can develop holes and cracks along their structure. And any debris that is left to harden in and clog your gutters will increase the damage to the gutters and result in overflow and backups. Take the time each spring and fall to clear out the collection of debris in your gutters. Ask a roofing professional to repair and replace any damaged sections. You might even benefit from a new set of gutters and the option of installing gutter guards to protect them against an excess accumulation of debris.
Inspect and Repair the Roof
Summer and the related summer rain storms can wreak havoc on your roof. When you notice missing shingles from your roof or broken shingles in your yard, it is a good idea to call in a professional roofer.
A professional will be able to determine the extent of the damage on your roof in order to repair it, and they won't just replace the shingles. They can, for example, check in your attic and the roof decking to make sure no moisture has gotten below the roof's layer of shingle protection so they can repair any damage before replacing the missing shingles. With an up-close inspection, your roofer can check flashing, roof valleys, and ventilation seals to make sure all areas of your roof are secure.
Prepare For Winter
As winter is on the horizon, check to make sure your roof is protected against snow and ice with proper ice dam prevention. Make sure your attic space is thoroughly vented to prevent heat buildup. Your roofing professional can inspect your attic to ensure there is adequate ventilation.
You can also install heating cables at the edges of your roof. This strategy will prevent the formation of ice dams at the edge of your roof, which are a big cause of roofing damage in the winter.
Contact a roofing company in your area to learn more.
