With another cold winter behind you, it’s time to prepare your home for the warm months ahead. In addition to spring cleaning and gardening, you need to pay attention to your home’s most important structure — the roof. Below are a few tips to keep this covering intact and help you avoid costly roof repairs this spring.
How to Maintain Your Roof This Spring
1. Clean the Gutters
Your gutter system plays a crucial role in water drainage. If the gutters are clogged, water will back up onto the roof. Over time, this moisture will warp the shingles and seep into your home. After winter, clear any leaves, branches, and dirt from the gutter system to ensure water can flow through it easily.
2. Inspect the Shingles
Spring showers can lead to serious water damage if your roof isn’t prepared. Hire a roofing contractor to inspect for signs of missing or curled shingles, loose flashing, or mold growth. If they identify any issues, they can make the necessary roof repairs so your home isn’t susceptible to a leak or pest invasion.
3. Trim Overhanging Foliage
Overhanging trees are a threat to your roof during periods of heavy rain and strong winds. Excess growth can also attract pests. Trim dead, diseased, and overhanging branches and foliage to prevent them from falling on your roof or utility lines.
Greenawalt Roofing operates every day with the goal of achieving 100 percent customer satisfaction by doing whatever it takes to exceed expectations. We only use the highest quality materials with a precision installation on every job. In fact, we’re so committed to a superior installation that we offer an exceptional warranty on all of our roofing and gutter systems. Contact us today for your FREE estimate, 717-898-6000.