Old Man Winter Is On His Way – Get Your Roof Ready Now!

School is about to start and right behind that is the holiday season and cold, wet weather. 

Before we know it, the dog days of summer will be gone and old man winter will be arriving. So

what does all this mean?

It is time to get your roof ready for that cold ice, rain and snow that will be piling up soon. Here

are some of the most important things you do before that first cold snap arrive:

GUTTERS

All summer long, debris and leaves have collected in the gutters and in time, that will clog up the

downspouts and the rain can’t drain off like its intended. So the gutters get overflowed and start

back up under the shingles and behind the siding.  Not to mention the weight of the wet leaves

can pull the gutters loose from the house. 

Clear The Roof Top

Get the leaves and limbs off the roof while you’re cleaning the gutters. When allowed to sit there

and the ice, rain and snow are sit on them, it can start to rot and cause moisture build up and

mold is soon to follow.

DAMAGE AND DETERIORATION CHECK

After you have the roof cleaned off, check the shingles for damage or any missing ones and

have them repaired or replaced. Make sure the flashing around the chimney, skylights and vent

stacks is in place good.

INSULATION AND VENTILATION IN THE ATTIC

Make sure your attic is well insulated and that all the ventilation is in place and good working

order. This will save on your energy bills not to mention avoid any possible damage that winter weather can bring.