During the winter months, Mother Nature can pose particular challenges for your home’s roofing. To help ensure that your roof holds up strongly against inclement weather, it’s important to  have an experienced roofer inspect your roof and complete maintenance measures as necessary. At Home Run Roofing, we provide expert roof maintenance in the greater Cumming, GA area. Here’s a look at six tips for winter roof maintenance. 

Remove Organic Debris

Before winter weather arrives, it’s important that all organic debris is removed from your rooftop, such as branches and leaves. In the Atlanta area, rainfall generally increases in early winter and if there’s a bunch of wet tree debris on your roof, then rot could become an issue, which increases the risk of a roof leak forming. 

Trim Big Branches Away From Roof

Because big branches are susceptible to breaking off during winter storms, it’s best to trim them away from your home. Otherwise, a big limb may crash down and damage your roof. Also, removing such branches will reduce the amount of leaves falling onto your roof and onto your gutters. This helps to ensure proper gutter function.

Check for Damage to Flashing 

Over the years, Mother Nature can cause flashing to wear down and become warped. If your flashing is in poor shape, heavy wintertime precipitation may lead to a leak. 

Check/Clean Gutters

Especially before any heavy winter rains arrive, your gutters need to be in healthy shape and clear of leaves/debris. Otherwise, water may spill over into areas where it collects and increases the risk of water-related damage to your home. And if your gutters are in dilapidated condition, our crew at Home Run Roofing can expertly install a new gutter system on your home.

If We Happen to Get a Lot of Snow, Remove it ASAP

If we do get a good amount of snow this winter, it should be removed ASAP if there is any question about your roof’s structural ability to bear the weight. Removing snow will also prevent ice dams from developing. 

Schedule a Professional Inspection

Prior to the arrival of winter weather, it’s smart to have an experienced roofer conduct an inspection. This way, you can be confident that everything necessary will be done to ensure that your roof is able to properly do its part in keeping your home warm and dry during the winter months. 

Residential Roof Maintenance in Cumming, GA

When you need a roofer in Cumming GA  and the surrounding area, contact Home Run Roofing at 770-361-9471. Feel free to give us a call today to request an estimate!