Winters in Colorado can be harsh on your roof and might end up costing homeowners more money down the line if they aren’t taken care of. That’s why it’s important to do some spring roof maintenance to ensure that it is in good shape for the rest of the year.
Here are some tips on what to focus on:
1. Examine for Flashing Damage
The flashing is one of the things to be checked during roof maintenance. It’s the material that connects the roof to any protrusions, such as a chimney or other structure. Water can leak into your house if it’s damaged, causing lots of new issues. Also, if you have seen any cracks in the metal around here, it needs to be replaced right away because rust will begin to form, resulting in more expensive renovations.
2. Clean the Roof Gutters
The gutters on your home are an important part of its roofing system. They’re intended to catch water so that it doesn’t cause damage by flowing down below, but if these channels aren’t clear or clogged with debris, then backup could occur and result in costly repairs for you. Make sure all openings into the gutter from both ends have been cleaned out before allowing anything else up there as well – this will avoid future problems.
3.Check Your Shingles
Whether you can see signs of damage from the ground or not, it would be best if a professional would take an inspection on your roof’s shingles as part of your roof maintenance. When it comes to curling and damaged ones, those will likely require replacements as soon as possible because they are also prone to failure, which leads to even more problems down the line, such as leaks caused by gaps between tiles where water could seep through easily during heavy rainstorms.
4. Inspect for Water Damage
If you’re experiencing leaks inside or even have water damage on your ceiling, it’s most likely due to a roof issue. Because there was insufficient insulation against moisture in this area before installing new shingles over old ones, ice dams may form during the winter and cause flooding within a home when they melt during the warmer months.
If left unchecked, these minor faults can grow into major difficulties down the road, so make sure every leak is repaired as soon as possible.
It’s time to get your roof in shape for the coming season. Contact Crazy Horse Roofing today, and we’ll help you start strong. Give us a call at (970) 397-5306 or email crazyhorseroofings@yahoo.com so that our team can give an estimate on cleaning up all those issues left by winter.
