Roofing Blog
By: Jerry Ski | February 10, 2014
Our roof is the first line of defense that protects the home against the elements. Year round, the roof is battered by the sun, wind, and rain. Having said that, winter is especially hard on your home's roof because of the extremes it threatens with -high winds, snow fall, rain, and drastic temperature changes. All of these factors force your roof to work overtime to properly protect your home. For the roof to be properly effective, it needs to be inspected before these weather patterns takes place to make sure there are not any "weak" areas such as missing shingles, damaged flashing, or missing chimney caps that could cause your roof to become damaged during the winter months.
Common Roof Repairs Needed before Winter
If you notice any of the described signs, call a qualified roofing contractor right away. Taking on a roof repair yourself can seem like an easy way to save money, yet the homeowner can easily miss a vital repair that the professional will not. Also, a roofer can navigate your roof in a much safer manner than the homeowner can. Please do not put yourself at risk, as walking on a steep roof is not something that the average individual is trained to perform.
Category: Roof Repairs
Tags: roofing shingles, flashing, chimney flashing, roof repair
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