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Roof maintenanceWith spring right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning. This doesn’t just mean sprucing up the interior of your home or picking up debris lying in your yard. An extremely important, yet often overlooked, area that should be high on your priority list is your roof.
Your roof is a big investment and your first line of defense against the elements and you want it to last as long as possible.

Adding the Roof to Your Cleaning To-Do List

Since spring cleaning usually starts inside the home, why not include your roof as part of your check list? Take a whiff around before you start spraying cleaners. If you notice the scent of mold or mildew, this could be a sign that water has seeped in. Another clear indicator is discolored spots on your ceilings and walls. If this is the case, it may be time to call around to find experts in Huntsville roofing. Not only will they come in and assess the damages, but they can also do leak repairs, including fixing drywall and insulation, and can even give you a new coat of paint.

Gutters Matter When It Comes To Your Roof, Too

When it’s time to head outside to rake up sticks and leaves, make sure you keep your roof in mind. One of the first things you can do is clean out your gutters. It might seem obvious, but people often forget about this, especially if they live in an area without a lot of trees. If you do have several trees, the leaves that fell during the autumn months may have collected up there, along with small twigs and branches. These blockages can force water back up onto the roof and under the shingles, leading to issues. Even if you don’t have many trees around, debris can still collect, so it is important to pull out the ladder and peer inside. It may be a messy job, but remove all the junk you find. If you are uncomfortable doing the job yourself, call some professional Huntsville roofers and they can do the dirty work for you.

Another thing you can do is take a walk around your property and survey your roof. If necessary, take a pair of binoculars. You should never climb up on your house yourself. Check for any warped, cracked, broken or missing shingles. These can all lead to water being able to get in. It is also possible that water may have already leaked in during the winter, especially if there was a lot of snow or ice. Don’t forget to check any overhanging areas. If you want a more thorough inspection, another option is to bring in experts to take a closer look. They will be able to safely climb on and examine the whole roof for any possible damage and let you know what fixes, if any, need to be made in order to prevent future problems and keep your roof in perfect working condition.

A final step you can take is shrubbery maintenance. Have bushes and any tree limbs that hang over your house trimmed back. While shade is nice against the upcoming heat, too much of it covering your roof coupled with a few good rainstorms can promote the growth of algae. It is critical to get rid of any branches that are touching your roof. These can upset your shingles, which can eventually lead to problems, so you will want to take care of this as soon as possible.

With your roof added to your spring cleaning agenda, and a little help from a Huntsville roofing expert, you can keep your house, and the people in it, safer, happier and more protected from the elements for many years to come.

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