Maintenance Tips for your Roof During Winter

Maintenance Tips for your Roof During Winter

With the winter weather in full swing, it’s important for homeowners to ensure that their roofs are well protected from the elements.

Even tiny issues in your roof can develop into huge problems when exposed to excess rain, wind, and cold temperatures. Following, we’ll take a look at just some of the maintenance tips you should keep in mind when protecting your roof, and your property in the winter.

  • Inspect your Roof Regularly

It can be easy to miss small problems that start to build up around your roof – particularly if you don’t take the time to regularly inspect the structure. A comprehensive inspection should be carried out at least twice a year, but during winter make sure that you check for signs of moss that could eventually damage the tiles, damage to the mortar or flashing, and problems around the fascia’s and soffits.

  • Get Rid of Snow and Ice

Though a snowy rooftop can seem picturesque to begin with, an excessive amount of snow or ice resting on top of your roof could lead to a partial, or complete structural collapse. Check your installation to reduce the chances of ice dams, and do what you can to remove snow from your roof when a large amount of snowfall affects your property.

  • Keep Gutters Clean

It can be all too easy for stagnant water to gather in blocked gutters, which can cause the structure of your roof to rot over time. Leaking may also take place if you allow your property to suffer from a build-up of moisture. To make sure that your gutters work properly, ensure that they are fastened to the roof correctly, and that you remove any blockages as quickly as possible.

  • Be Extra-Careful with Flat Roofing

If your property has a flat roof, then you’re going to need to be extra careful with your maintenance choices. A lack of slope or pitch will mean that dirt, debris, and leaves are far more likely to build up. If you have a flat roof, then it’s important to make sure that you check it as frequently as possible for signs of damage.

  • Trim Surrounding Trees

Finally, if there are trees surrounding your property, make sure that you trim the branches that could fall during harsh storms and cause damage to your roof or gutters. It’s often recommended that you contact an expert to make sure that the trimming is done properly without any risk of damage to you, or your home.

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