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Don't Let Winter Roof Maintenance Delay Santa's Landing

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Don't Let Winter Roof Maintenance Delay Santa's Landing

 

 

Santa’s Landing Pad, Tips For Winter Roof Maintenance When the weather outside gets frightful but the holiday cheer is delightful, roof maintenance is probably not at the top of your to do list.

Taking care of your roof is an important part of home maintenance and you don’t want to suffer a leak or any other problem during the cold months.

So how can you make sure that Santa and his sleigh have a solid and well-maintained landing pad when they touch down at your house this year? Here are some tips that every homeowner should know:

Clean Out Your Gutters

Your gutters are an important part of your roof, because they allow water to flow away from the roof surface before it causes rot and damage. During the winter, your gutters will be more likely to get clogged with fallen leaves, snow and ice and can get blocked if they are not cleared out.

Get yourself a ladder and a friendly elf to hold it for you and clean any leaves, debris and dirt from the gutters. Flush the gutters out with a hose afterward to ensure they are clean. If your gutters have become damaged or leaky, you can use gutter sealant or fiberglass resin to patch up the holes.

Trim Back The Trees

If you have a lot of trees and vegetation overhanging above your roof, it’s a good idea to trim it back before the winter months. At the moment, it might not be touching your roof – but once it is weighted down with snow if you are in the high country or blown around by the wind it might do some damage.

When hiring a tree trimming service, get a few different quotes from a range of contractors so that you can be sure that you are getting the right price.

Inspect Your Roof For Weak Spots

A roof inspection can save you from a lot of roof damage, which could get even more serious when the weather gets colder and wetter. Start by performing a visual inspection of the inside and outside of your roof.

Look around for any missing tiles and make sure that the gutters are allowing the water to drain freely from the roof. This can be done while walking around your property with binoculars.

If you spot something that looks suspicious, you can hire a professional roofer to take a closer look. They will be experienced and will know what to look for, so that they can find the weak spot and fix it right away. A roof inspection will cost you, but it is a lot cheaper than paying for a new roof!

These are just a few important maintenance tasks that you can perform in order to ensure that your roof is in tip top shape to welcome the winter season – and a sleigh pulled by eight tiny reindeer!

Please feel free to contact Mark Taylor and his team at 602.361.0707 or by email at mark@awesomerates.com for all of your mortgage needs.

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Don't Let Winter Roof Maintenance Delay Santa's Landing

Comments (4)

Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Mark,

Awesome advice!  We tell buyers that once they purchase the home that they should invest in a home inspection every 5 years.  It's a great way to prevent serious problems down the road.

Dec 13, 2013 04:31 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Take care of your home and it will take care of you

Dec 13, 2013 03:27 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Mark, I recent saw a home with roof damage because of the overgrown tree.  The people repaired the roof but didn't trim back the tree.  I just scratched my head, LOL.  

Jan 01, 2014 10:32 PM
Mark Taylor Mortgages
and for 1st Time Buyers, Move Up Buyers & Investors - Scottsdale, AZ
602-361-0707 #MarkTaylor #Awesomerates NMLS#207897

That's a good one Juli!

Jan 01, 2014 11:09 PM