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If you are like most people, then you might be indoors more than usual during the wintertime. Your roof takes a lead role in supporting the warm environment in your home that you desire, so are you doing your best to ensure your roof is ready to support your warm home? Keeping your roof in great condition should be a year-round focus but is especially important during the harsh cold of winter. Atlanta Pro Roofing is your local roofing expert and is happy to share some tips on maintaining your roof during the winter. If you have any particular questions or concerns not addressed in this article, then feel free to call Atlanta Pro Roofing to consult with an expert.
Repair Flashing and Shingles
Damaged flashing and shingles expose your roof to moisture and ice buildup. Water and moisture sneaking into loose areas and cracks in the flashing and shingles can freeze during the extreme temperatures, expanding as ice and worsening the looseness and cracks. Replace these before the harsh winter cold arrives if you want to avoid further damage and prevent moisture from seeping into your ceiling.
Clear Out Debris
Debris such as pine needles, leaves, and other grime are aesthetically repelling but they can also soak up moisture. As mentioned earlier, moisture during the harsh cold of winter is extra harmful. Before winter arrives, clear out debris from gutters, flashing, and downspouts to prevent waterlogging and rot.
Check Your Attic Ventilation
Your roof keeps your home warm and protected from the elements, but it does not work on its own. Your attic ventilation works to keep your property protected from ice dams. Make sure your attic has sufficient insulation and the routes for ventilation are in good shape. Keep the airflow consistent.
Remove Snow Quickly
Snow on your rooftop is a beautiful scene but it can also cause serious damage to your roof. Though the main harm from snow is its weight, the aftereffects are what concern us. As temperatures rise and fall, the snow melts and turns into ice, creating ice dams. The water creeping into cracks and crevices then freezing can loosen and damage flashing, shingles, and gutters. Remove snow as soon as possible. However, we recommend you hire professionals to take care of this task as it is extremely dangerous.
Fix Wind Damage
Wind causes damage before and after the winter, but the repercussion of wind damaged roofs is greater during the winter as it exposes your property to ice dams. We recommend you have wind damage repaired before the wintertime. You want to look for missing shingles, loose flashing, and damage gutters.
Call the Professionals
The professionals at Atlanta Pro Roofing have been dealing with roof repair services for a very long time and we know a thing or two about spotting, diagnosing, and repairing roof damage. Call the experts at Atlanta Pro Roofing to get started on bringing your roofing to its healthy condition. Our courteous representatives are always happy to take your call.