Chicago is known for its beauty and dynamism as well as for its severe weather, especially in winter. The special climate conditions require local building owners to pay more attention to their buildings, especially to their roofs. If you are concerned about the harm that the harsh winter storms, the snowing and the cold might cause to your roof, here are a few tips about how to prepare the topmost layer of protection on your building during the winter months:
- The importance of maintenance – only a clean and strong roof can stand up to the vicissitudes of winter weather, so climb up to your roof to clean it and to check it for any weak points. Remove all the debris from the roof surface as well as from the gutters, then inspect the roof surface inch by inch to see whether there are any damaged components;
- Timely Crystal Lake roofing repairs are a must – any roof problem that you detect during your inspection, even minor, seemingly unimportant issues, need to be fixed before the first frost;
- Insulation – proper insulation is essential for preventing the roof damage caused by ice damming as well as for ensuring the comfort of your home by minimizing energy loss. If you don’t have insulation under the roof, get your attic space insulated. If your attic does have insulation, check it before the cold weather settles in to make sure it offers the right protection.
