With so much snow and ice, winters in Cincinnati can be tough, and the frigid temperatures can be particularly hard on your home’s roof. After months of heavy snow, chances are good you’ll need roofing repairs after the frost melts.

The contractors at Ray St. Clair Roofing know many homeowners in Cincinnati will need a few common repairs this spring. Their knowledge comes from more than 60 years of experience providing reliable and affordable roofing repair solutions, chimney services, and more.

Here the staff at Ray St. Clair Roofing shares three common roofing repairs you might need to make this spring:

• Replace Damaged Gutters: During the winter, winds reach up to 50 miles per hour, and leaves, twigs, branches, and other debris can get lodged in roof gutters. When you’re cleaning your gutters, check for damage of any kind to your gutters – specifically if they have become loose or been pulled away from the house structure.  Heavy objects can bend and crack gutters, resulting in leaks and shingle movement. If your gutters are damaged, call a roofing contractor for assistance. The contractor can also install gutter protection, such as Gutter Helmet – protecting your gutters from being clogged with debris, to make sure rainwater flows properly throughout the system.
• Fix Broken Shingles: On average, winters in Cincinnati see about 22 inches of snowfall. A heavy blanket of snow can break shingles and cause roof leaks. Although it might be tempting to get on the roof and fix the problem yourself, you should always call a professional for help. Roofing contractors not only have the proper equipment to handle shingle replacement safely, but they also have the experience needed to locate any other damage up on the roof areas of your home – ex.  chimney, flashings, gutters, shingles, skylights and more.
• Repair Flashing: The metal, water-resistant barriers that prevent leaks from seeping into your home through the chimney or skylights are called flashing. A wet winter can cause flashing to rust and become loose or raised up due to ice. To prevent leaks and roof damage, call a contractor to repair flashing immediately.

Roofing repair after a long Cincinnati winter can be challenging, but Ray St. Clair Roofing is standing by to help. With more than 60 years of experience, the home enhancement specialists at Ray St. Clair Roofing have the skills and knowledge to assist with all types of roofing repairs, and they also assist with repairs to your siding, gutters, attic insulation, roof cleaning and more.

To find out how Ray St. Clair Roofing will get your roof ready for spring, call the Greater Cincinnati contractors at (513) 874-1234, or visit the company online to learn more about their roofing repair services.