Keep your roof in top shape through all the seasons with our roof maintenance checklist. This checklist helps homeowners keep their roof functioning well from summer to winter, but also helps preserve roofs for years to come.
Fall Roof Maintenance
- Survey all trees around your home and trim any overhanging branches to prevent tree damage to shingles and minimize animal access to your roof
- Remove all leaves and debris from gutters and consider installing gutter guards
- Make sure you have enough insulation in your attic and your ventilation is adequate. This will help to keep ice dams from forming.
Winter Roof Maintenance
- there are major storms, assess your roof for snow accumulation, tree limbs, or wind damage and address any issues quickly
- Do not nail any holiday decorations into your shingles as this will cause long term damage to your roof.
- Be sure when hanging lights on gutters that you are using proper gutter clips to avoid damaging gutters
Spring Roof Maintenance
- Check that all gutters and downspouts are clear of debris so that they can move rainwater quickly away from your home
- Inspect the exterior of your home for signs of damage to gutters, shingles, flashing, soffits and fascia.
- Check and remove any moss or algae from shingles
- Inspect interior of home for leaks coming from the roof or skylights
Summer Roof Maintenance
- Check that all gutters and downspouts are clear of debris so that they can move rainwater quickly away from your home
- Inspect the exterior of your home for signs of damage to gutters, shingles, flashing, soffits and fascia.
- Trim any trees that are overhanging your roof line
- Consider installing a lightning rod to prevent lightening from striking roofing materials
Need a Roof Inspection?
You can't always see if your roof has issues from a cursory inspection. It's in your best interest to contact the Northpoint Roofing team to get a complete roofing inspection and make sure your roof is in tip-top shape for all seasons.