We all know that springtime in Huntsville means rain. As they say, April showers bring May flowers, right? But your roof is not always able to withstand excessive rainfall. There are times where all of this rain can cause problems with your roof, and subsequently, your home. If you want to help protect your roof from the effects of spring rain this year, here are a few tips. By paying attention to these little things, you can rest assured that your roof will be in better shape when the rain ends and the flowers begin to bloom.
Always Check Your Roof for Leaks
One of the first things you need to do when springtime hits is inspecting your roof. Damage that happened during the colder winter months may not be visible when there is still cold temperatures and any remaining snow or ice. However, when the weather warms up, this damage becomes easier to see. Go up on your roof and look around. You want to pay attention to any obvious damage, soft spots, lifted shingles, or holes. These need to get fixed right away in order to keep rain from entering your Huntsville home. If you do not feel comfortable getting up on, and exploring, your roof, then call out an experienced Huntsville roofing company like us to help. This is our job, and we can do it safely and often in less time than you can. That way, you know if there are any problems without delay.
Look at Your Gutters and Your Downspouts
If your roof looks good, then the next place to look is at your gutters and downspouts. These can easily get clogged up during the colder winter months. They can fill up with dirt, leaves, sticks, and anything else that critters may have used to make a nest with. You want to make sure your gutters are all empty, and that water flows easily down each of your downspouts. If any of them have a clog, then take them down and clean them out. That way, when the heavy rains hit, your roof is able to get the water off of it right away. This means the rain is less likely to do any damage to your roof or your home.
Check Out the Other Components of Your Roof
There are other components of your roof that you want to make sure are in good working order as well. This includes things like your chimney, your flashing around any holes or valleys in your roof, your vents, and even your soffits. Problems with any of these means that you can have issues with water, plus you can also have issues with critters getting into your home. You may already have issues with critters if any of these components are lifted up or open. If you are not sure, it is best to hire someone to come out and check your attic for signs of critters. That way, before you close off their exit, you know your home is safe. Once you know that there are no critters in your attic calling the area under your roof home, then you want to close off all of these components. That way, your roof stays safe, and the springtime rains stay out.
Going up on your roof may not feel natural for you. Sometimes it is not even safe for you to do. During times like those, it is best to call in the professionals. That way, your Huntsville roof stays safe, and so do you.
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