How is your roofing holding up after the latest snow storm in the Treasure Valley? Not sure? Winter can be tough on your roof, as it protects you from the rain, snow, wind, and ice all season long. With spring just around the corner, your roof probably needs a little TLC. In fact, all residential roofs should be inspected each spring. Why? Your roof will last longer and perform better with seasonal maintenance. That’s why Madison Roofing would like to provide you with the following Boise roofing tips for when the weather warms up.
Boise Roofing Maintenance Tips
Clean Your Gutters
Eavestroughs and downspouts are meant to direct water off and away from your roof when it rains, or snow melts. If your gutters are filled with debris – which is pretty likely after winter – it’s essential to clean them out in preparation for the spring and summer seasons.
Inspect Your Shingles
Inspecting your roof from the ground level, do you spot any curled, damaged, or missing shingles? If so, they need to be replaced right away. Furthermore, you may need an entire roof replacement if your shingles appear old and worn out, depending on its age and condition.
Inspect Your Flashing
Flashing connects different roofing elements like windows, skylights, and where two slopes of your roof come together. If you notice any cracked caulking or rust spots, it’s important to have your flashing replaced right away to prevent water damage.
Examine Soffit & Fascia
The soffits of your roof are the metal or wood panels that run along the underside of your roof between the wall and roofline of your house. Fascia on the other hand, is the metal or wood boards that run along the roofline or behind the eavestrough. Both of these components are essential for a healthy roof. That’s why it’s important to inspect them annually for any soft spots, holes, or damaged areas. If you spot any of these issues, you should have them repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
Check for Water Damage
Have you experienced a leak inside your home from the ceiling? Melting snow or roof damage caused by ice dams can cause water damage to your roof, resulting in leaks. If you spot a leak, it’s essential to have it professionally repaired before it causes any more damage. Water damage can rot the underlayment of your roof, destroy insulation, promote mold growth, and threaten the structural integrity of your home.
Preventative Roof Maintenance
At Madison Roofing, we can inspect your roof and repair any problems we find, saving you money and stress down the road. The last thing you want to do is ignore a small problem that later turns into a big disaster. Instead, we can provide you with preventative roof maintenance to keep your roof in prime condition and protect your home investment. 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 today.
