Austin Roofers - Guide On Roof Check Up For Annual Fall

If you are also amongst the ones who live in a cold climate that gets snow, an annual fall inspection and thorough cleanup by taking up the services of expert Austin roofers will certainly help to avert expensive damage. A pile up of heavy snow can result in ice dams, and the weight can significantly damage downspouts, gutters, and roofs. Maintenance steps include:

• Eliminate snow pile up– Make use of a long handled rake made for snow removal to eliminate piled up snow during the winter. It will certainly help to avert ice dams and limit stress on the roof owing to excess weight. Ice dams form when the snow melts during the day, flows under the shingles and freezes again at night. If it occurs repetitively, water can enter the attic and damage the roof or even walls, ceilings and insulation.
• Install adequate attic ventilation– Ensure to have an adequate ventilation system in the attic. It undoubtedly will help to keep the underside of the roof deck cool and dry, and certainly extend the roof life by reducing curling, cupping and dry rot.
• Clean downspouts and gutters– Get rid of ice, snow and debris from the drains and gutters and make certain that melting snow can simply run off into the gutters without becoming trapped on the roof, and potentially freezing again. Inspect the gutters at times throughout the winter and ensure to keep them clear of any debris or leaves.
• Install adequate attic insulation– In the case, your house has old construction, a really old one, do not miss to inspect to see that there is adequate insulation in the attic. Remember, most of the builders give advice of a minimum of R – 30, and R – 38 especially for the homes in much colder climates. It will certainly help to limit the chances that the heat escapes from the attic will melt the snow on the roof, thus resulting in the creation of ice dams when the melted snow freezes again during the night times. In addition, it will even help to cut the cost of heating and let the house stay warmer throughout the winter season.

Just call professional Austin roofers if you are not sure what exactly needs to be done.