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Get Your Roof Ready for Fall With These Tips

Snow-related roof damage can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Understandably, homeowners want to minimize roof replacement and repair costs. Keep your roof safe this fall and winter with the following tips.

Clear Debris

Clear away leaves and other debris from your roof. In the fall, this means leaves, twigs, and other materials from nearby trees. Safely use a ladder with a broom to remove accumulated debris on your roof.

Check Your Attic

Proper attic ventilation and insulation keep your roof safe. Check the insulation in your attic to see if there are any bare spots. Also, check for cracks or leaks in your roof that need to be fixed before fall and winter snow arrives.

Clean Your Gutters

Your gutters can become clogged with leaves as well in the fall. Gutters can be cleaned with water, a ladder, and a hose. Spray the water throughout the gutter system to ensure all leaves are removed. They do make covers for gutters that can eliminate this issue. If you feel uncomfortable cleaning your gutters, contact a roofing professional.

Trim Trees and Remove Overhanging Branches

Untrimmed trees can scrape your shingles and lead animals onto your roof. Overhanging branches can also become heavy with snow and fall onto your roof. When the weather is nice out, trim or remove overhanging branches or ones too close to your roof to prevent this issue. Also, check for trees leaning too close to your home to ensure they don’t fall over during a winter storm.

Take Care of Smaller Issues

Don’t let minor issues linger. Look for issues such as loose shingles or flashing. If you spot anything, have repairs made before winter weather arrives. Signs of roof damage include:

  • Clogged gutters
  • Granules in your gutters
  • Ceiling stains
  • Visible sagging or drooping

Consider Roof Replacement or Reroofing

If your roof is in bad shape, consider replacing it before winter weather arrives. If you put off roof replacement earlier in the year, fall is also a good time to have this work done. Roofers are usually less busy in the fall and early winter. Referred to as re-roofing, shingles can also be replaced entirely. In addition to cutting down on heating costs in your home by eliminating sources of air leaks, fall roof replacement or repair is easier and beneficial for the following reasons:

  • It’s the end of the stormy season.
  • Conditions are usually perfect for roof work.
  • If you wait until winter, cold temperatures make roof materials difficult to work with.
  • New shingles have enough time to adequately bond to the roof.

Contact Kairos Roofing in Winston-Salem, NC to learn more about our roof repair and other services for the fall and any time of the year.