10/23/2021
Steps To Prepare Your Roof For Winter
Before winter weather hits, it’s essential to get a professional on your roof. A licensed contractor or inspector should walk your roof and look for damage or areas of potential damage. It’s important to fix any issues with your roof system because when the snow and ice hit your roof, it can turn minor problems into major problems very quickly.
While your roof is being inspected for potential problems, it’s important to prevent issues by making sure your roof and gutters are clean and clear of debris. Branches, leaves, trash or anything else that doesn’t belong on your roof should be removed. Anything sitting on your roof surface is a hazard to your entire roofing system. Make sure all of your gutters and downspouts are clear of leaves, twigs and other debris to prevent water from backing up and damaging your rooftop or other structures related to your home or business.
Snow and ice adds an incredible amount of unnecessary weight to your roof. Surrounding trees and branches hanging over and around your home or business are a potential hazard. These branches can dump a significant amount of snow and ice on your roof, or the entire branch can break and land on your roof puncturing your roofing material creating a potential leak hazard.
No matter how you treat a residential or commercial roof leak, it’s important to remedy the problem before it increases in size causing thousands in repair costs. Even the smallest leak can cause serious problems if not treated. Water getting through your roofing system can cause considerable damage to your building from mold and mildew to serious structural damage.
Make sure you are up to date on your insurance policy. Talk to your insurance agent to make sure you have adequate coverage and that you know how to reach them in case of an emergency.
MHM Roofing and Construction is a licensed contractor in the NW Oklahoma City area. We are dedicated to serving our customers with the best service and state of the art roofing materials manufactured today. Call us today for a no hassle roof inspection that will leave you with peace of mind during the winter months.
