Roofing maintenance and adequate repair action
is essential for preserving your roof in good condition as well as for
preparing the roof for the next season. Fall, especially the month of October,
when the weather is no longer hot, but the first frost is hopefully at least a
couple of weeks away, is the best period for fall roof maintenance by Barrington roofers – here is
what you should do:
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Clean and inspect the roof surface
for faults – summer comes not only with bright sunshine and hot weather. It is
also a period of frequent storms and winds that deposit debris on roofs. When
the weather becomes calmer in October, it is time for cleaning and inspecting
the roof for damage. Make sure to inspect every inch of the roof for cracks,
buckling or curling shingles, shingles that no longer have the weatherproofing
surface granules and other such faults and remedy them all before the first
snow;
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Inspect and repair flashing
stripes – the stripes used for reinforcing sensitive roof areas, such as roof
valleys and the areas around chimneys also need to be thoroughly checked and
replaced if damaged;
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Clean and inspect the gutters,
too – your gutters will have to work hard during the upcoming rainy and snowy
period, so you need to clean them, de-clog them and check them to find and
remedy any faults, such as cracks or sagging sections.
