When winter starts to recede and be replaced by a beautiful spring, some homeowners might be excited to start up their new garden. Others can't wait to go out and relax, enjoying the warm sun on their skin. Others might even plan a fantastic barbeque party, inviting friends and family for a great time.
However, if there is one thing that all these homeowners should be doing first, is to go about maintaining the roof of their home. After all, it has protected them throughout the winter, and it is now time for the roof to receive some love and care.
Here are three tips for maintaining your roof after the winter season:
1. Clean Up the Roof
During spring, your roof will be prone to all sorts of debris. For example, other than hail landing on your roof, other things like seeds, petals, and twigs can be carried by the wind and end up on your roof. Not only will these be visually unpleasing, but they can present a hazard to your roof's gutters.
When the gutters clog up, it could result in a blockage, like a dam, stopping water from flowing properly. This can cause water to seep into the roof and even fall out of the gutter's side, potentially ruining both your roof and the ground around your home.
With that said, clean your roof from any of the debris to ensure that water is flowing away safely from your roof and foundations. If you do notice mold growing on your roof, call up for a professional to have it addressed.
2. Get Your Roof Inspected
While you might look around on the roof and feel like everything is in order, the damage the roof might have incurred might be hidden. However, under the watchful eye of an expert, those problems can be easily unearthed.
Hire a roof inspector to have your roof checked. They'll check most if not all parts of your roof—shingles, gutters, protrusions, and the like—to ensure that they're in good condition. Make sure to have inspection at least twice a year so that if any problems start to occur, it will be caught before it becomes too costly to repair.
3. Check the Vents and the Attic
Your home is always producing moisture from the showers, sinks, and even your breath. This moisture rises and rests in your attic, making it the perfect place for mold to grow. Not only is mold aesthetically unpleasing, but it can prove to be a health hazard to the inhabitants to your home as well, polluting the air with its spores, causing allergic reactions.
When you have your roof checked, make sure to have the attic and vents inspected. Check the vents for any debris that could be blocking up airflow and look around the attic for any signs of mold growth. That way, if any issues pop up, such as discovering mold, you can get to hiring professionals to clean it up for you.
In conclusion, amidst the celebration of a new and pleasant season, don't forget to give your roof some love and have it inspected and maintained. That way, not only will your roof be able to serve you for many years to come but that you won't have to invest a fortune repairing problems that are left to grow worse because you didn't carry out any maintenance earlier.