Your roofing is among the most costly elements of your house, and spring storms pose one of the greatest risks to them. From the wind tearing off a few shingles to the big branch dropping and poking a hole in your roofing, these storms will do significant damage to your roofing.
Although there is no solution to stopping this yearly onslaught of extreme weather, here are three simple and economical tips you could do to help shield your home from damage.
Trim Overhanging Branches
As you know, storms can become very turbulent in the spring months, and these moving winds can impose a severe effect on the trees surrounding your house. It is effortless for trees to drop their branches during these windstorms, particularly if some of these branches died in the cold season or if they have just gained their energy back.
Taking your time to check the trees and cut any branches that could be troublesome or unsafe if they dropped during a spring storm could also be one of the best choices you might make.
Clean Your Gutters
Your gutters' key task is to bring rainwater that falls on your roofing to a safe spot on the surface that doesn't harm your house. If your gutters are blocked up with debris as the storm hits, water will remain on your roofing and spill down the outside of your house, which can cause significant and costly damage.
After clearing your gutters of any residual autumn and winter waste, you should inspect them for holes or other harm indications that could prevent them from doing their job effectively or contact a roofing expert for roof repair.
Get an Inspection
Another step towards protecting your roofing is performing roof inspection. Before the storms begin, you should get an expert roofer to check your roofing and ensure it is in excellent condition. If they can help you discover and repair a small issue before the storms start to hit your roof, you'll save money and the hassle.
An experienced roofer will check your flashing. These are the metal parts that cover the joints of your roofing around the chimney and vents. They are more likely to be unplugged than other roof materials. Checking these sections and reassembling or removing any broken or loose flashing should help keep them safe in strong winds.
While you cannot keep spring storms out, you can protect your house by following the above tips. When your roofing is damaged during these extreme weather conditions, contact us.
