The winter is hard on all building
components, including your building’s topmost layer of defense: your roof. To
make sure that your roof will operate without any problems even when it is
exposed to winds, heavy snowing, ice and freezing temperatures, you need to
prepare the structure for the difficult period. Here is how:
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Clean and inspect the
roof as well as the adjacent structures – the roof surface, the roof valleys,
the areas around the roof openings as well as the gutters and the downspouts
can be severely affected by the accumulation of dirt and debris. The roof
surface and the flashing can get damaged when covered in too much soaked debris
for too long and the gutters and the downspouts tend to develop clogs that
deteriorate them. Clean the roof surface with a rake or a broom on a long stick
and remove any clogging from the gutters and the downspouts – it is the best
way to ensure roof health;
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Repair any issues that
you find – the cleaning should be followed by a detailed roof repair Barrington inspector to reveal
any faults, such as damaged roof covering components, damaged flashing, sagging
or rusty gutters. Remedy the faults before freezing weather settles in to have
the peace of mind that your roof is ready for whatever winter brings.
