Your roof protects your home from the elements every day and has an even tougher job in the winter. Snow, sleet, ice, and high winds have the power to damage a roof that is not fortified against cold weather hazards, and if North Carolina experiences another winter like last year’s, protecting your home against these hazards may be more important than ever. Avoid expensive roof repairs by taking winterization steps now.

Top 4 Roof Winterization Tips

1. Schedule an Inspection

Get your roof professionally inspected by your local roofing contractor to identify any issues before they get worse. The roofer will look for buckled and missing shingles, damaged flashing, and signs of warping. Your roofing contractor will also check for moss and algae growth that can indicate high moisture levels and the potential for leaks and other damage. Get any roof repairs made now to protect your roof from winter weather.

2. Clean the Gutters

Remove leaves, twigs, animal nests, and other debris from your gutters to keep your roof in good condition this winter. Clogged gutters cause rainwater and melting snow to back up under roofing shingles, resulting in leaks and water damage. They can also cause water to pool around your home’s foundation and leak into your basement. Additionally, cleaning your gutters now prevents snow and ice-covered debris buildup that increases the chance of rust.

3. Trim Tree Branches

Schedule tree trimming to remove any branches hanging over your house or rubbing on your roof. Loose branches can fall onto your roof during the first winter storm, causing punctures and other shingle damage, while any branches rubbing against the roofing system also results in premature wear.

4. Insulate Your Attic or Crawlspace

If you have not already, insulate your attic or crawlspace to protect your home from ice dams. These heavy sheets of ice form when hot attic air causes snow on your roof to melt. This melting snow refreezes along the edge of your roof, resulting in ice dams and icicles. Both of these issues increase the possibility of leaks as well as injuries, as ice can fall off the roof and harm anyone walking under it. Insulation prevents ice dam formation while also contributing to lower energy bills.

Don’t wait until the middle of winter to schedule roof repairs—contact the team at Ace Roofing in Asheboro, NC, today. The experienced roofing contractors provide a full suite of services, including seamless gutter and siding installation, to keep your home in great condition. Call (336) 308-4312 for your free consultation, or visit their website for more roof repair information. See the roofers’ latest work on Facebook.