Seasonal Roof Maintenance

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