Summer storms happen quickly and often disappear just as suddenly. Despite their short durations, summer thunderstorms and showers have the power to seriously damage your roofing system, especially if it has been some time since your last maintenance check. Avoid premature roof repairs and replacements with a few key prep tips.

How to Protect Your Roof for Summer Weather

1. Inspect Your Roof for Missing Shingles & Other Damage

Observe your roof for broken, missing, or curling shingles, faulty flashing, and any other damage. Have a friend or family member hold the ladder while you do your inspection, or hire roofing contractors to inspect your roof and make any repairs. Professional inspections are the most thorough and safest option.

2. Clean the Gutters

Clean your gutters if you have not already. Remove all leaves, twigs, animal nests, and other debris to prevent leaks during and after a summer storm. Clogged gutters cause rainwater to back up under roofing shingles and create leaks instead of flowing off of your roof and away from your home.

3. Trim Back Tree Branches

Trim any tree branches near your roof. Heavy branches hanging over your roofing system, for example, easily break off from high winds or lightning, resulting in broken shingles and punctures among many other problems.

4. Check the Roof From The Inside

Inspect your roofing system from your attic or crawl space. See if sunlight streams through any openings or if various areas feel wet. If you smell mold, there is a leak somewhere, and you must fix it as soon as possible to prevent a serious infestation and allergy symptoms as well as storm-related damage.

A & J Quality Roofing helps residents throughout New Hartford, CT, and the surrounding areas maintain their biggest investments with high-caliber roofing system repairs and replacements. The roofers offer 62 years of industry experience and guarantee customer satisfaction. Call (860) 836-9427 or visit the website for more about services from this third-generation company. Follow the contractors on Twitter to keep the pro tips coming.