Preparing Your Roof For Winter - Roofing Contractor Lafayette

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As winter approaches, it is important to batten down the hatches and make sure all aspects of your home can withstand potentially severe weather. One of the most important parts of your home to secure is your roof. This is especially true if you live in an area that gets high winds and/or heavy sleet and snowfall.

Before winter, it is a good idea to have your roof inspected to make certain you don't have any lifted shingles or other roofing material or any other areas of compromise. Lifted roofing material is subject to being caught up by high winds and ripped off, often taking major chunks of roofing along with it. Even if a small area of shingling or roofing material blows off, it leaves a weak point that is subject to leaking and damage caused by the elements. In an area with heavy snowfall, you may not notice this until the snow begins to melt in the spring. Then your roof will begin to leak.

In areas that receive heavy snowfall, it is important to make sure the roof is structurally sound so that it can withstand the added weight of snow on the roof. If your home has an attic where the beams can be seen, go ...
... in and visually inspect them for cracking and warping. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, have it repaired right away. If your roof is structurally compromised, the weight of heavy snowfall can cause a cave-in. Roofing Contractor Lafayette

By examining your roof before winter, you can ward off potential disaster and lengthen your roof's life expectancy. Follow the tips presented here for roof safety this winter.

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