How to Prepare Your Roof for the Winter
With the winter months just around the corner, it’s important to make sure your roof is going to be able to hold up against the cold months ahead. In this blog, we will be discussing proper roofing preparation for the winter season to avoid unwanted damages or mishaps
Check Your Attic for Leaks
A common place to find current damage to your roof is in your attic. If leaking is occurring in your attic then it is something that should be quickly addressed. A leaking attic can cause numerous problems for you and your home. The water damage can harm not just your attic but even the ceilings of your rooms. This water damage can eventually build up and cause even more serious complications. Mold and structural damage are some of the more dangerous effects that come with unattended water damage. The winter months cause even more rain and snow to occur increasing the likelihood of damage and effects. To avoid these headaches throughout the winter, make sure to check your attic for leaks and take care of them sooner rather than later.
Check Your Homes Roofline
The roofline of a home can tell a lot about the overall well-being of your roof. You always want your roof to look straight, strong, and sturdy. If you notice that your roofline is sagging then you should take a closer examination to diagnose the problem. A sagging roof can mean there is some sort of structural damage that is happening to your roof. Whilst in the short term you can be okay for a period of time with a sagging roof it is certainly not ideal. When the winter months come the snow and ice will add pressure to your roof. All the strain put on your roof can potentially cause a cave-in due to its compromised structural integrity. A sagging roof should always be fixed or at least examined before the winter months to prevent a horrible scenario from occurring.
Check and Clean Your Gutters
The gutters to a roof are its main defense against water damage. They are designed to take all the incoming water and properly drain it out toward the ground. If your gutters are clogged then this can defeat their entire purpose and cause problems for you later on. In the winter not only will rain water start to pool on your roof, but even more ice and snow than before. All this water can cause leaks and mass amounts of water damage to your home leading to numerous complications. To avoid this make sure to get your gutters cleaned and your roof inspected. If you are in need of a team of roofing professionals then Brown Bros Roofing is here to help, just give us a call!
