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IMPORTANT FALL ROOF MAINTENANCE
While roof maintenance, even though minimal, may require a year-round commitment, there are some specific tasks that must be handled in the fall to keep your roof in pristine shape. Regardless of your climate, there are some particular hazards for your roof in the fall and winter months without proper preparation. Below are some important roof maintenance tasks that you should perform this fall.
CLEAN THE GUTTERS
Your gutters are a critical component in the overall roofing system. Maintaining them is important because when clogged with leaves and debris, your gutters could do more harm than good by collecting and holding moisture against the fascia of your home. With leaves and needles dropping in the fall as temperatures moderate, the gutters can easily become clogged, which prevents rain runoff from flowing off the roof and away from your home. Therefore, it’s important to clean the gutters thoroughly once the leaves have fallen to prevent damage to your fascia and soffits.
TRIM VEGETATION
After a spring and summer worth of explosive growth, trees that overhang your roof could become dangerously close to touching it. It can be especially true during severe weather since precipitation can weigh tree branches down and allow them to rub your shingles. That can cause considerable damage to your roof and demands immediate attention. Therefore, it’s a good idea to cut back any nearby vegetation that hangs over the roof during the fall. It’s not only good for your roof, but good for the tree as well. The sap in most trees recedes when the trees become dormant for the winter. Overhanging vegetation can also act as a thoroughfare for wildlife as animals may seek comfortable hibernation spots in your home or attic during the winter.
REMOVE LEAVES AND DEBRIS
One sure way to degrade the integrity of your roof surface and shorten the life span of your roof is to allow fallen leaves and branches to remain on the shingles for a prolonged period. It won’t just clog the gutters; piles of organic material on the roof surface can also lead to shortened shingle life as well as an increase in the potential for leaks. That’s because the debris can impede water from running off the roof, and pooled water on a shingle roof can lead to leaks.
GET A ROOF INSPECTION
The fall is the perfect time to get a professional roof inspection. With temperatures dropping, a roof inspector can accurately assess the state of your roof and identify any problem areas. An inspection will give you a chance to head off potentially problematic roof issues and get repairs before the weather takes a decided turn for the worse in the winter months.
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Your gutters are a critical component in the overall roofing system. Maintaining them is important because when clogged with leaves and debris, your gutters could do more harm than good by collecting and holding moisture against the fascia of your home. With leaves and needles dropping in the fall as temperatures moderate, the gutters can easily become clogged, which prevents rain runoff from flowing off the roof and away from your home. Therefore, it’s important to clean the gutters thoroughly once the leaves have fallen to prevent damage to your fascia and soffits.
