Roofing Checklist For When The Snow Melts
Winter in Michigan can be a magical time full of sledding, building a snowman, and warm cups of hot chocolate. It can also be a time of stress and sickness that takes a tole on our bodies. Your home also takes quite a beating from mother nature as well, and no part of your home experiences that like your roof. It battles all the elements and event has to put in hard work when you're sunbathing in the backyard. Today we are going to offer up some tips in our spring checklist that will keep your roof ready for whatever weather mother nature throws our way.
The first thing any homeowner can do to assess their roof is to just look up. Take a lap or two around your home and look for anything that stands out like discoloring, moss, lose or missing shingles, or any other visual damage. When looking over your roof we suggest you do it from the ground and not venture up on the roof yourself if you think something is wrong. Instead reach out to a trust licensed and insured contractor...LIke Us!
Loose or Damaged Shingles
Things that should be fairly easy to spot from the ground on asphalt shingles are curling or bubbling of the shingles, missing shingles, or moss and discoloration. Wood shingles can also form moss and be cracked or split as well. Even small damage can be a sign of bigger problems, so its better to be safe and have any of these warning signs looked at.
Damage to Flashing
Flashing can be found on the vulnerable areas of our roof like the chimney, vents, valleys, skylights, and windows. It's a thin material that helps keep theses features waterproof and your roof safe from water damage. If sealed by caulk it can need maintenance after a long winter or heavy weather.
Blocked or Damaged Vents
Proper airflow in your roof and attic are very important to the durability and longevity of your roof. It enables every aspect of your roof to function properly. It keeps keeps this from over heating and helps prevent the buildup of moisture and mildew. Long story short if vents are blocked or damaged it can create a list of issues.
Damaged or Clogged Gutters
Spotting damage on gutters or down spouts can be fairly easy to see with the naked eye. Heavy weather and storm damage will cause gutters to pull away from the roof, get clogged from debris. Simple maintenance includes making sure your gutters are clear, damage free, and rust free. Improper water flow from clogged or damaged gutter systems can cause water to flow back under shingles causing damage inside and out of your home.
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