Fall is the best time to inspect your roof and maintain it before winter arrives. Why? Winters in Idaho present a wide variety of unique challenges for Treasure Valley roofing systems. As such, fall is the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming season to ensure the roof over your head keeps you protected before extreme weather hits. That’s why the Boise roofers at Madison Roofing would like to provide you with the following list of problems to look out for this fall.
Fall Roofing Problems To Watch Out For
Clogged Gutters
While falling leaves add a lot of beauty to the autumn season, they can clog the gutters of your home, creating serious roofing problems in the process. That’s why it’s essential to inspect and clean your gutters of any fallen leaves or existing obstructions. It’s also a good idea to schedule a professional roof inspection to see if your roof is damaged or leaking before the winter season arrives.
Heavy Rain
While Idaho is prone to thunderstorms and flooding in the late spring and summer, the cold weather of winter can increase precipitation that can affect your roof. If your roof has any cracked shingles, damaged flashing, or lacks proper sealing, it’s essential to get these repairs done now to prevent potential leaks that can damage your home. Keep in mind, these problems tend to get worse over the summer, which makes fall the perfect time to have them repaired before winter storms hit.
Fallen Branches
If the trees on your property overhang the roof of your home, it’s important to have them trimmed by a professional now. Heavy rain, wind, and snow can cause heavy tree branches to break unexpectedly, resulting in expensive emergency repairs. Keep in mind that nothing is more important than the safety of your family. While beautiful trees are great, they aren’t worth having if they pose a threat to your home and roof.
Rain & Snow
As we mentioned above, Idaho is prone to thunderstorms and flooding in the late spring and summer. However, fall and winter come with their own extreme weather patterns that can severely damage your roof. Fortunately, the Boise roofers at Madison roofing provide storm damage repairs to help the roof of your home recover from broken or missing shingles, leaks, and more. So no matter the season, when it comes to wind, rain, and snow, we’ve got you covered!
Ice
It’s never too early to prevent roof damage caused by ice. In Idaho, we can experience snowfall as early as October. While that may not seem like much in itself, ice dams can form when the snow melts on the upper, warmer part of your roof before flowing down to the lower eaves, where it refreezes. Left untreated, ice dams can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up beneath your shingles and drain into your home. Given the dangers ice dams pose to your roof it’s important to make sure your gutters are clean of any debris and schedule a professional roof inspection to ensure any necessary repairs are made now, so you won’t need an emergency roof replacement later.
Madison Roofing
If you’re looking to schedule a fall roof inspection before winter hits, contact the Boise roofers at Madison Roofing. Our professional team of experts provides residential and commercial roof inspections, maintenance, and repairs. With us, you’ll get peace of mind knowing your roof is in the best possible condition for the upcoming winter months. Contact our Treasure Valley office today by filling out our online form, or give us a call at (208) 344-5379 for a free quote.
