As the fall starts getting colder and the days start getting shorter, it means that the winter is almost at your door. Winter brings a lot of house-related problems along with it, and roofing problems are among them. During the winter, homeowners may face various roof issues, including ice dams formation, condensation, and damage to the property. These problems are tough to cure in winter because of the weather conditions, but can be evaded if you take proper care of your Action Roofing in fall.
Fall is the best time to prepare your house for winter, but that doesn’t mean these issues would stop haunting you. So, even if you did all the roof repair and maintenance work before winter, but still facing issues, don’t despair. You have to get these problems fixed immediately.
In this post, we will discuss some really easy roof repair and maintenance tips that would help you to get through winter months without much trouble.
Fall roof maintenance
During fall, inspect your roof for any damage or deterioration, and if you find any, get them fixed immediately. In winter, you need to be even more vigilant and proactive. Check regularly for any signs of icicles build-up and ice dams – especially after a snowstorm or windstorm, etc. Make sure that your fascia and downspout are not clogged with debris, ice, snow, dead leaves, etc. Use a roof rake to eliminate excess snow buildups.
Flashing and chimney repair
If you see any leakage or droppings in your house, on the roof around the chimney area, that means the flashing of the chimney is leaking. This could damage the chimney as well as the roof. So, get your chimney and flashing properly inspected in the fall only, and if something is wrong, get it repaired. Your roof repair company should have the chimney service too, if not, hire a chimney repair company. If you plan to DIY the flashing repair task, pay proper attention to the temperature, so that the adhesive used in the repair do not freeze in cold weather.