Avoid Roof Repairs By Doing These Before Winter

Clear The Gutters
Gutters are incredibly important for your home, especially during the spring when rain and snowmelt hit. When the snow and ice that have been building up on your roof all winter start to melt, they need a place to go. If your gutters are full of leaves, ice, and other debris, the water will spill over the sides of your gutters and instead pool at the base of your home. This can cause damage to the foundation or it can cause flooding if your basement windows don’t have a good seal. Clear your gutters out before the temperature drops or the debris in the gutters will start to freeze into any remaining water and be difficult to remove, blocking your gutters so they can no longer function. To learn more about the importance and care of gutters.
Look for Pests
As the air grows colder, a variety of pests will be looking for a place to stay. Birds, raccoons, squirrels, bugs, and more will all be trying to get into the warm comfort of an attic. Not only are pests in any area of the house never ideal, but they may cause damage to the house as they attempt to make holes in the fascia and other vital areas. These holes can compromise the structure and heat circulation of the attic. If pests such as carpenter ants get into the fascia or the attic, they can cause roof damage as they wear away at the structural supports of the roof.
Trim Your Trees
Any overhanging branches can cause issues with your home in winter for several reasons. First of all, if your tree is covering the gutters, it will likely drop lots of leaves and debris into your gutters, creating a constant battle to keep the gutter clear. Second of all, as it snows tree branches may become weighed down and may bend so the tree is touching your roof. If the tree is older or the branch is rotting or weak, it may snap and land on your roof. While this may not be enough to cause immediate damage, it will add weight to your roof, which can lead to eventual damage or sagging, especially if your home is not new. Thirdly, when tree branches are above the roof or are otherwise very near and a winter storm starts up, the tree branch may break off and fall onto the roof which can cause extensive damage to the roof. Tree branches that are attached may also be blown around by the wind and smack into your roof. Pruning trees so that they are not as close to the roof can help reduce the risk of all three of these scenarios.
Get Your Roof Checked
While you might be able to see when a shingle is missing, you won't be able to see if the shingles have other damage, especially if you don’t get on the roof for a close look. Other damage, including leaks, cracks in the fascia, vent damage, and more are likely to be noticed by a roofing expert than by the common eye. Having a roofing expert check for potential roof repairs will help you best prepare for winter. Roof repair before winter hits will save you from needing more extensive and expensive roof repairs in the spring. 


Roof Repairs In CalgaryPrepare your roof for the winter and have roof repairs done now. Take the time to care for your gutters, your shingles, your fascia, and your entire roof so that you don’t have to deal with worse damage once the snow melts. If you want an expert eye to examine your roof and determine what roof repairs are needed, or if you want an expert to clean your gutters so you don’t need to get on a ladder, call Asonic Roofing. Our Calgary roofing company knows what the winter brings with it and we can help prepare your home for the worst of it. For preventative roof repairs or maintenance, call Asonic Roofing at 1-403-462-2808