Roof Maintenance for Fall Weather
The seasons are changing, and with the cooling temperature and colorful leaves, so too do our routines. Fall brings with it whispers of winter and thoughts of how to prepare for it. Roof maintenance is crucial, especially this time of year, to ensure your roof can handle harsh winter weather. Here are four roof maintenance tips you should know for fall.
Clean your Gutters
While fall leaves are beautiful, they inevitably fall, and sometimes that’s into your gutters. You want to make sure that you clean out your gutters during the fall and get all those leaves and any other debris that can get in them away. Left alone, these can cause buildup over the winter as it snows and ice hardens, leading to clogged gutters and potential ice dams.
Dirty gutters also pose a risk of mold growth. Mold can impact both your gutters and your health, as mold can cause issues such as eye, skin, and mouth irritation, affect asthma, and more. Mold and debris can make your gutters start to rot, leading to inevitable necessary repairs. Rather than risk needing a repair, keep your gutters clean to prevent the possibility of clogging and mold.
Trim back trees
As those leaves and sticks fall onto your roof and into your gutters, you’ll get a good look at the branches left on the trees near your house. Sometimes those larger branches are too close for comfort. As any roofing expert will tell you, fall is the ideal time to trim back dead or overhanging branches from your trees. That’s because when snow, ice, and windstorms arrive in winter, they’re liable to knock those branches down—right onto your roof. Trimming back branches is relatively easy and keeping branches at bay is a good way to avoid unnecessary roof damage.
Schedule A Roof Inspection
Scheduling a roof inspection with a professional will ensure that your roof is in good condition for fall and winter. Roof inspections are a crucial part of roof maintenance and involve looking over your entire roof and roofing systems for anything that might be amiss. Roof inspections are typically recommended twice a year anyway, with how important your roof is to the structure of your home and to your comfort and safety.
Roof Repairs
The last thing you want in cooler weather is a leaky roof. If your roof needs any repairs, fall is the time to do them before the snow hits. Left alone, any small problems or damage to your roof system can become serious over time and much more costly. It’s best to catch them early. In your roof inspection, the professional will point out any areas that need repair, so you can ensure they’re taken care of. Call CJ Roofing today to schedule that fall inspection and ensure that you’re protected for those harsh winter months that are just around the corner.