Holiday shopping, cooking, and cozying up by the fire are great past-times for winter months, but it is important to make sure your home is ready for the cold winter by winterizing your roof. The good news? It is rather simple to prepare your roof for that winter chill.
Inspecting Your Roof
A roof is a crucial part of your home that requires regular maintenance. The first step in getting started on your winter preservation is easy, simply go and take a look (both inside and out). Look for loose shingles, check or previous repairs, and any other signs of damage. This will allow you time to contact a professional service to assist with the repairs long before that winter bite sets in.
Clean Out Your Gutters
Your gutters are something that regularly protects a variety of areas outside your home. With regular weather, it is easy for your gutters to clog and require a little upkeep. Snow and rain collection can damage the roof, siding, and even different parts of your yard. Clean gutters allow for proper drainage to keep things flowing in the right direction and helping to prevent damage.
Prepare Your Landscaping
It is important to maintain nearby trees as they can do a lot of damage to your roof. Cold temperatures and high-winds tend to grab on to brittle branches that can end up on your roof. Trimming low-hanging or proximity branches to your roof will help minimize the damages trees can cause to your home. Starting your winter prep early will help save you a lot of headaches later.
Climb Into the Attic
Winter roof maintenance is not limited to just the outside of your home. Your attic can be a host of issues for your roof and the overall health of your house. Your attic needs suitable ventilation to help prevent some major issues in your home. Like your gutters, the moisture from the rain and snow needs somewhere to go, and if it is not properly dispelled it can cause issues like mold and mildew.
Insulation is another critical key to keeping your home healthy. Losing heat through a damaged roof or improperly insulated attic can cost quite a bit of money over time. There are several online sources for how to properly insulate your home. Working with a professional company to help make sure everything is properly installed will make sure your home stays cozy all season long.
There is no need to be intimidated by the steps required to prepare your roof for winter. At Specialty Home Products, there are qualified professionals readily available to assist with your roofing needs. The team is available ready to walk-through the process to get your roof in tip-top shape just in time for winter.