When preparing for winter this year, do not forget to add a winter roof checklist to your preparations! Taking these precautions ahead of time will ensure your roof stays strong and steady through the wintry weather and wear and tear the winter may bring. There are many things you need to remember to do before the freezing weather rolls in.
Here is your guide to follow this winter to ensure your roof is prepared for what winter is going to bring!
Replacing any damaged shingles
This is an important essential to getting your roof ready for winter. While in the Summer, water leaking through is not as much of an issue, once winter hits and that shingle is not repaired, water damage could occur. These leaks can present a much bigger problem when winter weather happens. Getting all your shingles in place before winter rolls around is so important to ensure a safe winter!
Removing Debris
Debris found on your roof could accumulate into bigger piles during the fall, leaving your roof to be more susceptible to water damage in the winter. This is because snow will accumulate more within your big pile of debris. The soggy mess needs to be maintained and cleaned before it has the chance to cause more damage to your roof. This weight of the debris could cause unsafe damage to your roof and cause structural problems. Even removing it with your hands or a leaf blower would be beneficial!
Cleaning Gutters
Cleaning gutters goes hand in hand with removing debris off your roof. All the debris that has also built up in your gutters can cause harm to your roof in the winter. Cleaning your gutters before winter will help prevent ice dams or clogs. Clean gutters will ensure snowmelt and rainwater to have proper draining exits off your roof. Water draining properly and efficiently will prevent long-term damage that may occur.
Trimming Branches
Nearby trees to your home may have the potential to damage your roof this winter. When it snows, those branches on your trees will get heavy. This could cause them to break and damage your roof this winter. This preventative measure of cutting and trimming them beforehand will help put your mind at ease that there are not huge branches that have the potential of falling on your roof.
Attic Insulation
If you have an attic in your home, airflow to it is especially important. Buildup of moisture can occur in the winter if the insulation is bad in your attic. Your first sign of a leaky roof will be found in your attic! This could potentially lead to other structural damages to your home this winter. If you find any signs of a leaky roof in your attic, including puddles on the floor, wet roof decking, or water spots on the wall, an inspection by Specialty Roofing and Home Products should be scheduled.
Getting it checked by a professional
This portion of the list could be greatly beneficial. Getting a professional who knows roofs in and out could help the most on your winter checklist for your roof. At Specialty Roofing and Home Products, the professionals will do a FREE estimate on repairs and roof replacements. This could help with your winter readiness, ensuring your roof is ready to withstand the winter weather!
Now that you have a winter roof checklist, you can feel ready when winter and chilly weather rolls around! This list includes replacing damaged shingles, removing debris, cleaning your gutter, trimming branches, ensuring attack insulation, and getting it checked by a professional. Specialty Roofing and Home Products specializes in tackling any roof projects that happen to come your way as the seasons change.