Fall Roof Maintenance
- Survey all trees around your home and trim any overhanging branches to prevent tree damage to shingles and minimize animal access to your roof
- Remove all leaves and debris from gutters and consider installing gutter guards
- Make sure you have enough insulation in your attic and your ventilation is adequate. This will help to keep ice dams from forming.
Winter Roof Maintenance
- there are major storms, assess your roof for snow accumulation, tree limbs, or wind damage and address any issues quickly
- Do not nail any holiday decorations into your shingles as this will cause long term damage to your roof.
- Be sure when hanging lights on gutters that you are using proper gutter clips to avoid damaging gutters
Spring Roof Maintenance
- Check that all gutters and downspouts are clear of debris so that they can move rainwater quickly away from your home
- Inspect the exterior of your home for signs of damage to gutters, shingles, flashing, soffits and fascia.
- Check and remove any moss or algae from shingles
- Inspect interior of home for leaks coming from the roof or skylights
Summer Roof Maintenance
- Check that all gutters and downspouts are clear of debris so that they can move rainwater quickly away from your home
- Inspect the exterior of your home for signs of damage to gutters, shingles, flashing, soffits and fascia.
- Trim any trees that are overhanging your roof line
- Consider installing a lightning rod to prevent lightening from striking roofing materials
Need a Roof Inspection?
You can't always see if your roof has issues from a cursory inspection. It's in your best interest to contact the Northpoint Roofing team to get a complete roofing inspection and make sure your roof is in tip-top shape for all seasons.