We are 1 day away from spring! That means warmer temperatures and more time being spent outside is already starting to take a turn for people across New England. For homeowners, spring also marks a yearly milestone when it becomes time to check up on their home and on their property. One very important part of your home that you should always be keeping tabs on is your roof. Because of this, we have put together maintenance tips that you can follow to ensure your roof is ready for the spring showers!
1. Have your Roof Evaluated: While we want homeowners to walk around their property and look for signs that something is wrong, if your roof is older, it can be a very good idea to reach out to a professional to have them inspect your roof. There are things that the untrained eye won’t be able to notice that could cost you in repairs if it’s too late!
2. Water Damage Inside: Go up to your attic and look around for signs of water damage. This is a very easy and effortless tactic to see whether or not there is water getting through your roof.
3. Clean Your Gutters: We remind people every spring and every fall but if you don’t clean out your gutters, your chances of roof damage jump dramatically. Be sure to clean your gutters so that way all the debris that built up during the winter doesn’t cause clogging.
4. Mold & Algae Check: There is a lot of moisture build-up during the winter months that can lead to mold or algae growth on your roof. If ignored for a period of time, it can lead to roof damage. Be sure to keep an eye out for this during your spring roof examination.
5. Tree Trimming: Trees are one of the leading causes of roof damage out there! If you have trees that are hanging over your house or that are just getting a little too close, its probably smart for you to trim them back to reduce the risk of them falling into your house.
6. Missing or damaged Shingles: Winter can take a beating on your roof which often means that a shingle or two may no longer be where it used to be. Take a walk around your house and make sure that there are no shingles missing or shingles that look to be damaged. If you find shingles that are missing or damaged, be sure to reach out to a local roofer to fix it because it becomes worse.
Brown Bros Roofing is Great Boston and the south shores leading roofing company. For more information about how we can help, please feel free to reach out. We can be contacted over the phone at 781-329-2895 or through our online contact form.
