When you think about your roof, you probably think of it as being a singular product and don’t give any thought to the individual elements. In reality, there are a lot of moving parts to your roof, including your support beams, tiles, shingles, insulation and more. Winter can bring sub-zero temperatures, harsh winds, snow, and even sleet. This can damage your roof even when it is in good condition.
If your roof is in bad condition, then winter weather can completely destroy it. JMR Roofing can help you to ensure that any repairs you need are done promptly, while also making sure your roof is protected from whatever weather elements it is exposed to.
The Importance of Winterizing Your Roof
Your roof is an essential part of your home and keeps you comfortable and safe. However, your roof is susceptible to damage, especially during the winter months. Prevent long-lasting damage to your home with roof winterization. Putting off winterizing your roof can cause severe consequences. You may find that you end up experiencing a reduction in your home’s value, a poorly insulated property, and minor/major leaks. These issues can lead to larger issues down the road, including mold and mildew growth—putting your family in harm's way.
How to Winterize Your Roof
Winter brings chilling temperatures, sleet, harsh winds, hail, and snow. All of these elements can damage even the most structurally sound roof, but can destroy one that hasn’t been properly cared for. Make sure you’re prepared for the months ahead by performing these simple tasks to protect your roof, and more importantly, your home.
Get a Professional Inspection
By having a professional roofing company, like JMR Roofing, inspect your roofing system, we’ll take a look at the membranes to ensure they are in the best condition. Additionally, we’ll identify potential issues before they turn into widespread structural damages, saving you time, energy, and money.
Clean Out the Gutters
If not cleaned out properly, your gutters can cause quite a bit of mayhem. When clogged, you can begin to experience ice dams when temperatures drop, stopping water from effectively draining off your roof. In extreme cases, your gutters have the potential to break or fall off if the weight of debris, snow, and ice continue to build up.
Check Your Attic
Don’t let your energy bills increase because of poor insulation and leaks. Your attic is the first place the cold weather can affect inside the home. Check for leaks, stains, or holes in the attic as well as make sure the insulation hasn’t been compromised. Once your attic has been penetrated with water damage from melting snow and ice, it can quickly seep down into the rest of the home, creating a breeding ground for mold.
Ensure the Flashing & Caulking is Intact
Flashing, the metal strip covering the joints of certain features in your home, including chimneys, vents, and skylights, can wear away and break over time. This helpful tool directs water away from critical areas of the roof and when damaged, can increase the risk of leaks. Just as flashing protects your roof from water runoff, caulking ensures the flashing stays in place. Once the caulking is damaged or rotted away, it can assist in the flood of water entering your home.
Protect Your Roof This Winter
When you contact JMR Roofing, you’re not just getting a roofing company, you’re getting professionals who care about the integrity of your roof and the quality of work we put in. We’re dedicated to protecting your roof year-round, which is why we offer proactive roof repairs and replacements. Make sure the winter weather stays where it belongs: outside.
With over 50 years of experience, our team of residential and commercial roofers have seen it all and know exactly how to solve the problem. We work with you to determine the cause of your problem, as well as work with your budget to ensure your family's safety during the winter months. Hire the team you can count on—contact JMR Roofing today for your winterization inspection.
When you think about your roof, you probably think of it as being a singular product and don’t give any thought to the individual elements. In reality, there are a lot of moving parts to your roof, including your support beams, tiles, shingles, insulation and more. Winter can bring sub-zero temperatures, harsh winds, snow, and even sleet. This can damage your roof even when it is in good condition.
If your roof is in bad condition, then winter weather can completely destroy it. JMR Roofing can help you to ensure that any repairs you need are done promptly, while also making sure your roof is protected from whatever weather elements it is exposed to.
The Importance of Winterizing Your Roof
Your roof is an essential part of your home and keeps you comfortable and safe. However, your roof is susceptible to damage, especially during the winter months. Prevent long-lasting damage to your home with roof winterization. Putting off winterizing your roof can cause severe consequences. You may find that you end up experiencing a reduction in your home’s value, a poorly insulated property, and minor/major leaks. These issues can lead to larger issues down the road, including mold and mildew growth—putting your family in harm's way.
How to Winterize Your Roof
Winter brings chilling temperatures, sleet, harsh winds, hail, and snow. All of these elements can damage even the most structurally sound roof, but can destroy one that hasn’t been properly cared for. Make sure you’re prepared for the months ahead by performing these simple tasks to protect your roof, and more importantly, your home.
Get a Professional Inspection
By having a professional roofing company, like JMR Roofing, inspect your roofing system, we’ll take a look at the membranes to ensure they are in the best condition. Additionally, we’ll identify potential issues before they turn into widespread structural damages, saving you time, energy, and money.
Clean Out the Gutters
If not cleaned out properly, your gutters can cause quite a bit of mayhem. When clogged, you can begin to experience ice dams when temperatures drop, stopping water from effectively draining off your roof. In extreme cases, your gutters have the potential to break or fall off if the weight of debris, snow, and ice continue to build up.
Check Your Attic
Don’t let your energy bills increase because of poor insulation and leaks. Your attic is the first place the cold weather can affect inside the home. Check for leaks, stains, or holes in the attic as well as make sure the insulation hasn’t been compromised. Once your attic has been penetrated with water damage from melting snow and ice, it can quickly seep down into the rest of the home, creating a breeding ground for mold.
Ensure the Flashing & Caulking is Intact
Flashing, the metal strip covering the joints of certain features in your home, including chimneys, vents, and skylights, can wear away and break over time. This helpful tool directs water away from critical areas of the roof and when damaged, can increase the risk of leaks. Just as flashing protects your roof from water runoff, caulking ensures the flashing stays in place. Once the caulking is damaged or rotted away, it can assist in the flood of water entering your home.
Protect Your Roof This Winter
When you contact JMR Roofing, you’re not just getting a roofing company, you’re getting professionals who care about the integrity of your roof and the quality of work we put in. We’re dedicated to protecting your roof year-round, which is why we offer proactive roof repairs and replacements. Make sure the winter weather stays where it belongs: outside.
With over 50 years of experience, our team of residential and commercial roofers have seen it all and know exactly how to solve the problem. We work with you to determine the cause of your problem, as well as work with your budget to ensure your family's safety during the winter months. Hire the team you can count on—contact JMR Roofing today for your winterization inspection.
