Care for your roof

As any longtime homeowner knows, there’s a seasonal rhythm to home maintenance. Your home has certain needs in the summer (such as a lawn that needs to be mowed!) that it just doesn’t have in the winter. This same principle applies to your roof, and this seasonal pattern is mainly influenced by the weather. Your roof is most at risk during summer storms and winter snow. With either, it’s essential that your home’s gutters and downspouts are clean and ready to move moisture off of the shingles or tile. Any pooled or trapped water is bad news for your roof.

To keep your roof in its best possible shape, make sure you regularly clean out the gutters, especially in the fall when they’re liable to fill up with leaf litter. After a storm, walk around the perimeter of your home and look for any fallen roof shingles or tiles: these can be your first warning sign that the protective shield needs repairs. Also, if you have large trees on your property with overhanging branches or limbs, we recommend you regularly cut these down to avoid potential damage in a windstorm. Every few years, you may want to consider having an arborist out to diagnose any diseased or aging trees that need to be proactively moved or removed before they pose a risk to your home.

Schedule an annual inspection

There’s just no substitute for the trained eyes of an experienced professional: they’ll be able to spot potential problems ahead of time, allowing you to address them before the situation escalates.

Source: Worthy Inspections