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There really is just no debating the fact that it’s during cold, wet winters that a roof on a building can suffer the most wear, and tear. Then if it’s in an area known for unusually harsh winter conditions, with high winds and hail, it gets even worse. So the smart move is to get up there and prepare before winter conditions set in.

Secondly, the time to find out that your roof needs a little TLC is now, not in the middle of the first driving storm of this winter when it starts to leak. Besides, if it needs a little work done on it, you certainly want to do it while the weather is still good, and the roof is nice and dry. Its just the better way to go about things.

Now the first thing you need to do, is clean your rain gutters because chances are they have at least some leaves in them. Next take a hose and run some water through them to make sure that the drains all work and that there are no leaks in the seams. If you spot a leak, use “gutter patch” to do the repairs.

Once that is done, then it’s on to the roof itself, and the first place to look is in your valleys. Just like your gutters, make sure that they are free of debris and while your at it, check for any holes in them if you have metal valleys. Now if you do find any holes, sand them clean then use JB Weld to patch them.

Wood and asphalt shingle roofs need an annual inspection once they’ve passed their ten year mark. Look for missing shingles that may have blown off, or worn areas that water can seep through in. Tin shingles that you simply shove up in place are the quick fix here. They’re small pieces of sheet metal that you can buy, or cut yourself.

Don’t make the mistake of ignoring your fireplace chimney until your home starts filling with smoke, or even worse. Definitely make sure that it has a functioning spark screen that’s isn’t going to blow off in the wind. Also make sure that neither the screen or the chimney itself is clogged up with soot, and in need of cleaning.

Check your roof vent to see if any can be closed and if you have any turbo style vents than you may want to wrap them with plastic, or a covering. Next on your list, is to climb up into your attic space if you can, to close off any wall vents if there are any. Keep in mind that you want to store heat in your attic during the winter months.

Lastly, what ever you do, particularly if you have a tile roof, make sue that you don’t cause any type of damage as you’re walking around on it. Keep in mind that a pair of binoculars works great for getting a close up look from the ground. Also if the pitch on it is greater than six and twelve, then stay off it because you can easily fall off.

Learn more about roofing materials. Stop by Sandi Feris’s site where you can find out all about metal roof and what it can do for you.

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