Roof leaks are annoying, no matter when they happen, with winter leaks being even more difficult to remedy than the leaks that start in spring or in summer, when the weather is milder. The best way to make sure that you don’t have to deal with winter leaks is to prevent them – here are some tips how:
- Keep your roof free from snow – even a thin snow blanket can be very heavy, exposing your roof to lots of stress, weakening its surface and increasing the risk of ice dams and leaks. All you need for preventing the issue is a roof rake and some attention to your roof – check your roof regularly and if you consider the snow blanket to be too thick, just grab your rake and clean your roof;
- Maintain your roof throughout the year – ideally, you should get your roof professionally inspected by skilled Castle Rock Roofing companies and cleaned in spring and in fall every year. The maintenance process should include the cleaning and the inspection of your gutters as well, followed by the timely repair of any issue detected by your roofer;
- Add insulation – the roofs that have insulation are less exposed to temperature extremes, therefore less prone to weakening and leaking as well.