Spring is nearly here and what better time to handle simple roofing maintenance to prepare for the spring rains on the way?
According to Florida roof contractors, this is the best time to prepare any roof for the spring wet season and the challenges ahead during the hot summer as well as the fall storm seasons.
Avoid roofing damage and the need for a roof replacement sooner than expected by following these simple spring maintenance tips!
Clear Debris Off The Roof
Start spring roofing maintenance with the easy task of clearing all debris like leaves, pine needles, and twigs off the roof.
Left alone once the spring showers begin, this debris will start to rot, causing damage to the roofing materials beneath it.
Sweep away all dirt and debris using a soft broom to avoid damaging the roofing or call a roofing contractor to do it when it is impossible to get up high enough.
After all, a clean roof is a healthy one with occasional cleaning being an important way to protect the condition of the exterior materials.
Tackle Gutter Cleaning and Repairs
Next, extend the cleaning to the gutters to make sure they are functional and ready for spring.
Get out any twigs or vegetation, rinsing the gutters with a hose if necessary, and then inspect the gutters and downspouts.
Arrange for any necessary repairs to get the gutters functioning correctly, as working gutters are essential for preserving the condition of a roof, especially in places that get a good amount of rain throughout the year.
Perform A Visual Roofing Inspection
Once the roof and gutters are clean, perform a visual inspection of the roof to look for signs that repairs are needed or even that a roof replacement may be coming due.
Look for signs of damage like broken or missing shingles or flashing on the outside and indications of water damage on the inside.
Use binoculars to view the roofing materials to detect areas where the exterior materials are damaged, bent, or missing, granule loss is obvious, or there are other signs of damage.
All of this should be corrected promptly to ensure a roof will remain protective through another wet season in Florida.
Trim The Trees
Roof contractors recommend trimming back any trees or tall bushes that come in contact with the top of the house to prevent damage to the roofing materials.
Branches that scrape along the top of the house can scratch the roofing materials or even puncture them, requiring professional repairs.
The best times to trim trees are in the spring before the growth starts and in the fall after trees go dormant.
In doing so, homeowners will reduce the chance that their roofs will be affected by branches moving in the wind or even falling on their roof during a storm.
Schedule A Professional Roofing Inspection
Finally, to ensure there is no hidden damage that requires attention, schedule a professional roofing inspection with a local roofer.
An experienced contractor will go over the roof thoroughly, inside and out, and detect problems that need repairing or other maintenance that may be required.
They can even help with other tasks like roof and gutter cleaning if homeowners have no way to do that on their own.
Prepare for Spring Showers With A Roofing Inspection
Springtime is the best time to prepare a roof for the showers that will come soon in Florida and lead into the hot and stormy weather of summer.
With these simple maintenance tasks and an inspection by a professional roof contractor, homeowners can protect their roof and ensure its fitness for the harsher weather yet to come.
Should additional repairs or even a roof replacement be necessary, spring is the best time to do it!
