As soon as the weather chills and the leaves start changing color, you might be thinking more about pumpkin spice steamers and family get-togethers than you do about home maintenance and roofing services. Unfortunately, fall and winter weather can be exceptionally hard on your home, especially the roof that keeps moisture outdoors. Here are three roofing maintenance tips for fall and winter weather so you can protect both your house and your family.

Winter Weather Roofing Maintenance

1. Invest in an Inspection

Wind and freezing water can blow off shingles and break apart protective sub-roofing materials, so consider having a roofing company come out in the fall to inspect your roof. During these inspections, professionals will check your roof, gutters, and eaves carefully to look for structural problems, damaged flashing, and missing shingles. 

2. Clean Your Gutters

Falling leaves, discarded bird’s nests, and even aggregates from aging shingles can accumulate in your gutters, creating an obstacle that can keep melting snow and ice from escaping your roof properly. If gutters are obstructed, water can even pool underneath shingles, leading to indoor flooding and mold growth. To keep your home safe, focus on keeping your gutters clean.

3. Watch Those Trees 

Overgrown trees can do more than drop a few leaves onto your roof. When trees grow too large, they are more prone to sustain damage, such as broken branches due to inclement weather. Protect yourself from roofing damage by paying attention to large, overgrown trees. Have trees trimmed regularly to protect their shape and overall health. If you have large tree branches hanging over your home, have them removed to prevent damage.

Is your roof ready for winter? Find out today by scheduling an inspection with the professionals at Cincinnati Roofing. In addition to offering professional roofing services and installation, these experienced roofers also help with gutter repair and siding. To learn more about how they can help, visit their website or call (513) 484-5363.