How to Prepare Your Roof for Winter

Winter is coming, and it’s not just the Starks that know it. If you’re not feeling it yet, you’ll be feeling the cold pretty soon. At least you’ll be able to escape the frigid chills within the safety of your own home. That only works, however, if your home is ready for it.

Turning your heat on won’t accomplish much if your roof isn’t properly prepared for the winter. You could run into numerous problems such as leaks, water damage and even collapse. Learn how you can prepare your roof for winter and discover how Orange Roofing is your best source for all your roofing needs.

Clean Your Gutters

Keeping your gutters clean isn’t just a cosmetic benefit. The gutters serve a practical purpose and that purpose can be hindered by build up inside. It’s still fall for a few more weeks, so plenty more leaves are going to fall inside. It may seem like a hassle, but clearing out these leaves is essential to proper functioning. Once all the leaves have finally fallen, make sure you do a thorough cleaning.

If left unchecked, the excess debris can block the downspouts. When rainwater has nowhere to go, it will build up in your gutters and add a lot of extra weight. Wet leaves can also weigh down your gutters, and if it gets too bad, the gutters can collapse or even come loose. The rest of your home is at risk as well as built up rainwater can seep underneath your shingles and through your interior walls causing serious damage.

Check Your Insulation and Ventilation

You probably never though air could be a problem, but hot air in your attic can cause a surprising amount of damage. Make sure your attic is properly ventilated. Even in the winter, the sun bearing down on your roof will heat up your attic. If the hot air has nowhere to go, it’ll condensate which causes moisture damage to your roof supports.

Without proper insulation, that same hot air could affect the rest of the rooms in your house. AC costs tend to be lower in the winter, but if built up hot air is causing your home to get that hot, you’re still wasting money and energy on a fixable problem. For commercial buildings especially, you need to check your insulation for damage. If it’s not working properly or if it’s collected moisture, the damage could spread throughout the property and cause mildew and mold.

Hire Professionals for Inspection

If you want to make sure your roof is absolutely prepared for the winter, the best thing you can do is get it inspected by roofing professionals. When you have a professional evaluation, you’ll know exactly what’s wrong and you’ll have access to someone who knows how to fix every problem your roof may have. If you want the best service available, look no further than Orange Roofing.

With Orange Roofing, you have the advantage of premier customer service and quality roofing expertise. Too often, you’ll find contractors who don’t care about quality and honesty because they don’t expect repeat business. We understand the importance of customer satisfaction even with our one time customers. That’s why we offer an expert inspection free. If you need help on how to prepare your roof for winter, remember Orange Roofing. Contact us for your free inspection today!