Winter is here and it’s important to safeguard your roof and maintain your roof properly, especially for those located in the Summerville, Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Goose Creek SC areas. Between the wind and freezing temperatures, this is when your roof will take the biggest hit.
Find the below tips from the White House Roofing team to ensure your homes safety this winter.
1. Clear Any & All Debris
If you have enough time before a winter storm hits, make sure your roof and all surrounding elements, including gutters, flashing, and downspouts, are free of debris. Debris includes pine needles, leaves, and other dirt or grime that can accumulate on the roof and in the gutters.
If you have enough notice to clean the debris before the winter storm, you can try to avoid the moisture that will stick to your roof with the precipitation from a storm. If it sticks to debris, those little pieces can become water-logged and eventually rot, leading to a leak or other damage.
Take a rake or broom and clear as much as possible in the autumn months to keep your roof clear all winter long.
2. Check You Attic’s Insulation and Ventilation
Your attic’s insulation and ventilation are extremely important to the health and lifespan of your roof. When sunlight hits your roof, it heats the air in your attic. Proper ventilation prevents the hot air from condensing, which causes moisture and mold from rotting your roof’s supports.
3. Hire A Professional
Cleaning off your roof and maintain it through the winter months can be dangerous. You should always hire a professional from White House Roofing to ensure your roof is safe and secure before and during the winter months.
Prepare for the harsh winter elements to ensure your roof and home stays healthy and avoid costly winter damage repairs by using an expert roofing team. You will have peace of mind knowing that you have done everything possible to prevent damage to your roof and to keep your family and home safe.
Contact the roofing professionals at White House Roofing to ensure your roof is prepared this winter. If you do come across winter damage to your roof, the White House Roofing expert team can help by visiting your Summerville, Charleston, North Charleston, or Goose Creek area home and giving you a quote for quality roofing repairs.