Winter is around the corner, so it’s high time to think about roof preparation for the chilly season. In today’s post, we provide you with some tips to prepare your roof for the California winter. Keep reading to learn more!
Clean Your Gutters
This is a no-brainer, right? However, you would be surprised to learn how many people neglect to clean their gutters ahead of the winter months.
During the fall season, leaves, debris, and other materials may collect in your gutters reducing their effectiveness. When it starts raining, this buildup of materials can cause overflow, leading to water damage to the roof, walls, and foundation.
Check for Leaks
An inspection of your roof can give you insights on the condition of your roof. Do a thorough check of your roof to check for any existing leaks or damages.
The most common areas where leaks occur are near vents, skylights, chimneys, and near flashing but can also develop on the roof surface.
Contact a professional roofing company to fix any existing leaks or damages as soon as possible before it leads to more significant problems.
Trim Trees
During the winter season, strong winds may cause tree limbs and branches to break off and come down on your roof. If you have trees growing overhanging your roof, they can collect water or snow leading to damage.
To avoid this, cut any overhanging branches that could fall during a storm. This will reduce the debris that may collect on the roof while stopping the trees from contributing to ice build-up by blocking the sunshine.
Insulation
Poor insulation in your attic can result in heat loss, which will have your HVAC working to keep the interior warmer.
Plus, when heat escapes, it makes its way to roof surfaces, leading to melting and refreezing of ice and snow; this leads to the formation of ice dams.
That’s why it is essential to identify any damage to your insulation, particularly if it has experienced wear and tear after the summer and fall seasons.
Do Regular Maintenance and Ask a Pro To Inspect Your Roof
When it comes to roofing, you need to be proactive now to save money later. Don’t wait for any damage signals to do repairs, most especially during the winter months, as these repairs can become more costly.
Contact a roofing pro to inspect your roof and do regular maintenance and repairs to avoid expensive damage that can occur during the cold season.
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