Spring is the time to rejoice and cheer as the weather becomes lovely with flowers blooming and the chirping birds singing the praise of the season that reminds you it is time to clean your home. The time is perfect for inspecting your roof, and if you plan to take up the task, and then take note of some suggestions discussed in this article that will make the work light and easy.
The first task in roof maintenance is to make it dry from the moisture accumulated over the winter months by seeking the services of New Covenant Construction – Providing Roof Repair & Replacement Services. This will save the building from moisture exposure that can damage it. Since the roof is not only the most essential but of the building but also most expensive, it deserves enough attention and cleaning it during spring should be a mandatory exercise.
Cleaning of your building exterior begins from the roof that undergoes a lot of abuse due to weather exposure as it fights the snow to ice and the blast of sunshine and rain. Follow the steps below to start the work of roof maintenance.
Organize roof inspection
Doing a thorough roof inspection as part of the spring-cleaning schedule to ascertain its health after the winter months ensures that it will function well during the days ahead to counter the rain, storm, and hail. Since the cold temperate can adversely affect roof health, it might become necessary to replace some damaged or missing shingles during the spring. Since it is impossible to work on the roof during the cold season, it is imperative to inspect it soon after the winter goes away to prevent further damage. Professional roofers with necessary training and skills can quickly spot damages that are not very prominent but could lead to bigger problems later. Older roofs are prone to damages, and for new roofs, a visual inspection can be good enough.
Clean the gutters
Gutters are an integral part of the roofing system, and for maintaining good roof health, you must ensure that the gutters are always clean. Most roof problems especially leaking roofs happen due to clogged gutters and some damages can be so deep that the water seeps inside the building and damages the walls and ceiling. Leaves, sticks, and other debris that fall on the roof travel to the gutters and clog it, thereby preventing water from draining. The water then accumulates on the roof and finds its way to other places of the building and foundation and damages it. Keeping gutters clean will ensure proper drainage of water and protect the roof from water damage. Besides cleaning it during spring, the frequency of cleaning depends upon the place where you live.
Besides roof cleaning and maintenance in the spring-cleaning checklist, you must ensure periodical inspection, especially after any inclement weather like a storm or heavy rain and snow when there are high chances of roof damage. Preventive maintenance will help detect problems early and avoid massive damage that saves the cost of roof repair.
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