No matter where you live the
seasonal climate changes can take a toll on your home. During the spring
you are inundated with storms and wet weather while summer offers us lots of
humidity and steamy temperatures. Fall is beautiful with perfect temperatures
and then comes winter. Here in the north winter is full of bizarre
weather trends. You can have one day with a foot of snow, the next brings
in an ice storm and the week could end with sunny temperatures. You can
see how these drastic changes in the weather can make it difficult to maintain
the integrity of your homes roofing.
It is crucial that you prepare
your home ahead of time. Simple maintenance can help to ensure your home
is well prepared for the winter. It can help ensure that your home and
roof are not damaged during the winter season.
Winter weather is often a
combination between rain, ice and snow. In order to prevent your homes roof
from leaking it is important to make sure that the roof is in tip top
shape. If your roofs condition is good it is far less likely to develop a
leak. As the end of fall approaches take time to inspect your roofs
condition. Grab a ladder and head out onto the roof. Clear away
extra debris and fallen leaves. Check for cracked and missing
shingles. Inspect your shingles to
see if they are rotting or missing large chunks of asphalt and grit.
These old, withered shingles should be replaced. If you are not
comfortable doing this yourself hire a roofing contractor.
They are equipped with the right tools to inspect and repair any damage seen on
your homes roof.
Fall and spring are the two
seasons in which it is really important to inspect your homes gutters.
Gutters only work as intended if they are clear of debris. If the gutters
empty out close to your home you will need to dig trenches using plastic drains
and pea gravel and elongate the area in which the drain. It is important
that the gutters so not empty close to your home as that often leads to leaks
within your homes basement through cracks in the foundation.
Gutters must be cleaned out often. Water must freely flow through them to
prevent damage.
Other maintenance tips to keep
your home running efficiently throughout the winter season is to check for
cracks in the weather stripping around the doors and windows of your
home. Repairing even the smallest cracks will improve the homes
efficiency. This helps keep your homes heating and cooling systems
functioning properly as well.
Home Pro Roofing contractors offer
a variety of roofing services throughout Brighton, East Lansing, Ann Arbor,
Fenton and Commerce Township, including installation of shingle roofs, metal
roofing and roof repairs. You will find them at http://www.homeproroofingmi.com today.
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