Winterizing Your Roof

Phil's Main Roofing 

26 Fitch Street, Norwalk CT

(203) 838-4545

www.philsmainroofing.com

Although it’s hard to admit, winter weather is on its way and will be here to stay before you know it. But the temperatures in Connecticut are still pleasant, which means now is the perfect time to winterize your home!

When it comes to your roof, there are a few precautionary steps you can take to ensure the freezing temperatures and snowy conditions don’t ruin your investment. Below are a few things to consider doing as you begin preparing your roof for the changing seasons: 

Insulate the attic. Part of keeping your home warm and comfortable means insulating the areas where cool air creeps in. The attic is one of those spots in the home that gets cold easily. And because cool air typically sinks, you want to make sure your attic isn’t too chilly. So look to see if your attic is insulated, and add insulation where it is needed.

Clean the gutters. Once the leaves start to fall, many of them will end up getting caught in your gutters. When leaves and other debris build up in your gutters, it can cause a number of problems. To learn more about how leaves can affect your gutters and how to get rid of them, click here.

Check the caulking. When you have cracks in your roof, it’s easy for rainy and snowy conditions to make matters worse. So check the caulking at the seams and reapply where it’s needed to protect your home from unwanted leaks this winter. 

Worried you won’t be able to tackle these tasks before the winter weather arrives? Don’t be! At Phil’s Main Roofing, we are here to help you prepare your home for cooler weather. We offer roofing repairs and replacements to both commercial and residential customers to help you keep your roof in top shape. For more information, visit us at www.philsmainroofing.com or give us a call at (203) 838-4545 today!