As we head into the warmer months of the year, there are a few things you might want to do to make sure your roof is ready for the summer. After all, proper roof maintenance can help you save money on energy bills and keep your home comfortable and safe during the worst days of heat. Here are a few tips on making sure your roof is prepared for the hot summer months.
Tips Summer Roof Maintenance
Clean Your Roof and Gutters
Having a clean roof and gutters is essential to maintaining a healthy roof. Over the year, your roof and gutters will start to have a build up of dirt, leaves, and pests, making it hard for water to flow properly. When your gutters become clogged, all the water that is meant to travel will start to overflow unto your roof, which can cause much more damage. To avoid potential damage to your home, you should make sure your gutters and roof is properly cleaned as summer approaches.
Check For Roof Damage
If you are in an area that was hit with strong storms or a lot of snow, you want to check your roof for any damage before summer arrives. No one wants to ruin their summer by having to deal with an unexpected roof repair. This is why you should make sure you are checking your roof for any loose nails, missing or damaged shingles, holes or leaks, and vegetation. Catching any damage to your roof early will not only save you time, but also money because you won’t have to worry about a high energy bill due to a poorly ventilated roof.
Examine Your Home’s Ventilation
Before the summer heat arrives, you want to ensure that your roof can keep the cool air in and the hot air out. When your home is not properly ventilated, it will take your home longer to cool off in warm weather, leaving you no choice but to turn your air conditioning down. If your home’s ventilation is not up to par, it will also cause stagnant air which can severely damage your home.
Schedule A Roof Inspection
There is only one way to ensure your roof is fully prepared for summer heat, and that is by scheduling a roof inspection. When you schedule a roof inspection, you will have a highly skilled roofing technician come to your home and check for any issues like the ones listed above. Looking for more tips on when to schedule a roof inspection? Check out our blog, “When Should You Schedule a Roof Inspection?”
Contact Perimeter Roofing for Roof Maintenance
Here at Perimeter Roofing, we want to make sure you go into the summer feeling fully confident in your roof. We offer quality roof inspections and affordable roof repair services whenever you need us. Protect your home this summer by following a few simple steps, or schedule a roof inspection so we can take care of it all! Schedule your roof inspection with Perimeter Roofing today by contacting the location nearest you.