Although we still can feel the summer heat, winter is near and coming. Winter comes the chance for snow and ice to damage your roof. Roofs are essential because they protect your home from water leaks and other weather-related issues. Winter is the time of year when many people start to worry about their roofs. Roofs can be damaged by ice dams, falling branches, and even snow loads if they are not taken care of properly. So, it’s time to maintain your commercial roof. This blog post will discuss some simple things you can do to take care of your roof this winter!

Get Your Roof Professionally Inspected

The first thing you can do is have your roof professionally inspected before the winter months start. Roof inspections are necessary because they will ensure any damage to your roof is repaired correctly, and they can alert you of things that need repair, so nothing wrong happens during the harsh weather season. Roofs habit hiding problems until it’s too late if you don’t inspect them regularly. Hiring a professional roofer is beneficial for a regular roof inspection, especially during winter.

Keep the Gutters Clean and Free of Debris

The next thing you can do is have your gutters on the roof cleaned out and cleared of all debris. Roofs have a habit of collecting large amounts of dead leaves, branches, pine needles, along with trash that can clog up your downspouts. It is not only dangerous, but it also puts you at risk for water damage to come through in the spring when rains start happening. You can try to use a ladder to clean the gutters yourself, but it is best to hire a professional who can do them for you.

Apply a Protective Coating

Little do we know that nowadays, there are protective coatings to the roof’s surface. It will benefit you by having a more durable surface that will not break or crack easily. Tops are exposed to different weather and elements from the sun, hail, rain, wind, etc. It can gradually cause damage to your roof over time if it is not protected with a coat which makes it susceptible to leaks. For a more affordable method, you can apply rubberized paint as a protective coating to your roof surface.

See for Any Potential Damage on the Roof’s Shingles

It’s very vital to do whenever a winter storm hits your home. When a storm hits your home, chances are it can cause damage to your roofs, such as causing leaks and holes. So, you must inspect the roof’s shingles before and after a storm hits during the winter months so you know beforehand if there are any potential damages on the surface of the top. Another thing that happens during the wintertime is leaks in your roof. If there are any cracks or holes around the shingles, this could indicate water damage and further problems with your home.

In short, this winter, it is essential to take care of your roof. You can do many things, from checking for loose shingles and gutters that need cleaning to ensure that the ice from last night’s storm didn’t cause any damage. You can do many things now, so when spring comes around again, your home will be in great shape!