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Severe weather is one of the leading causes of roofing repairs, so ensure your home is ready before it hits. Here are some steps you can take to protect your home now.

How to Prevent Roofing Repairs Due to Severe Weather

1. Clean Your Gutters

Clear out the gutters regularly, preferably every time the seasons change. Packed gutters can cause water damage to the roof, as well as mold growth. In addition, overflow from the gutters can damage your foundation.

You can clean out the gutters yourself or have a roofing repair company do it for you. Also, ensure the downspouts are directing water at least 4 feet away from your home to preserve the foundation's stability.

2. Trim Back Branches

roofing repairsIf you have tree branches hanging over the roof, it’s only a matter of time before they fall and you need significant roofing repairs. It’s wiser to call an arborist to remove branches before the situation becomes serious.

Even if the tree branch is small, it can scratch your roof, damaging your shingles during a severe windstorm. It costs less to get the tree trimmed now than to deal with roof repairs later.

3. Check for Damaged Shingles

Check the roof for loose, cracked, or missing shingles. If you can’t get onto the roof, a roofing repair company can take a look. All of your shingles should be properly secured to prevent damage by severe weather.

If a shingle is already compromised, it’s more likely to come loose during a storm. Then, water can seep under the roof and cause damage. Plus, these shingles leave a gap where wind can take hold, which can make even more shingles fall off. If you need shingles replaced because they’re loose or cracked, a roofing repair company can do this task affordably and easily.

 

If you need roofing repairs, contact the experts at Ford & Son Roofing in Cincinnati, OH. This family-owned and -operated business has been around since 1945, serving customers throughout the Tri-State area. They can inspect the roof of your home or business and offer cost-effective suggestions for protecting it from severe weather. Visit their website or call (513) 231-1600 to request a free estimate.

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