Preparing your roof for the upcoming winter is
essential for being able to stay comfortable in your home during the cold
months and to make the most of the sparkling snow, without having to warry
about roof failure. Here are a few things that you should take care of or hire Algonquin roofers to inspect before the first frost:
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Clean and inspect the roof –
remove any debris that has accumulated on your roof during the summer, such as
leaves, twigs and dust, then inspect every inch of the roof, checking for
faults. Pay special attention to sensitive areas, such as the vents and
flashing in the roof valleys or around roof windows;
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Remedy any fault – knowing
about roof faults is not enough, you also need to remedy them to strengthen
your roof before the first snow. Replace any roof covering material that is
cracked or otherwise damaged and apply suitable roof coating if you need to;
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Clean the gutters – clog-free
gutters are essential for having a fault-free roof throughout the winter;
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Trim the trees above the roof
– tree limbs might break under the weight of snow and they might cause serios
damage to your roof, so make sure to remove any large branch that seems
weakened and poses the risk of falling onto the roof.
