Spring has arrived despite the recent hot and rainy weather, and it is time to inspect and clean your home, including your roof. After the harsh winter weather, your roof may be damaged and require special attention to extend its lifespan. S. Martel Roofing has been a reputable roofing company since 1974, providing high-quality, long-lasting results.
To help with your spring cleaning, here are some tips for inspecting and cleaning your roof:
Step 1: Inspect from the ground
Before climbing onto your roof, do a visual inspection from the ground to spot obvious signs of damage, blockages, and debris such as tree branches. If you are not comfortable doing this, hire a roofing contractor for the inspection.
Step 2: Inspect the roof
Carefully examine your roof to detect curled, warped, or missing shingles, as well as bubbles or blisters on the surfaces. These are signs that the shingles have exceeded their useful life and need to be replaced.
Step 3: Remove debris
Remove all the debris that has accumulated on the roof during the winter, such as leaves, branches, pine needles, etc. Take the opportunity to remove any mold, mildew, lichen, and algae that can damage the roofing material.
Step 4: Prevention
Look for trees whose branches touch or approach your roof or house, as they can easily scratch the shingles and detach the protective granules, as well as promote mold growth on the roof.
Step 5: Repair
Check that water can easily flow through the gutters and repair loose nails that prevent the gutters from fitting properly along the roofline. Do a complete inspection to detect other issues such as missing shingles, damage to the chimney or flashings around the chimney, vents, or other roof elbows.
By addressing these potential problems quickly, you can protect your roof from the weather challenges of the next season and extend its lifespan for many years. For more information on inspecting your roof, contact S. Martel Roofing at 613-880-0976.
