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Showing posts with label Winterizing Your Roof. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Winterizing Your Roof. Show all posts

Friday, October 23, 2015

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!

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

How to Winterize Your Roof

Phil's Main Roofing 
(203) 838-4545
www.philsmainroofing.com

Although it is only the end of October and it seems like you just prepared your home for the change from summer to fall, the cold winter weather is on its way and will be here for good before you know it. That means it’s time to start winterizing your home to make sure that you’re all set to face the cold temperatures that lie ahead!

When it comes to your roof, it’s especially important to prepare for winter early since low to freezing temperatures and icy weather conditions make it very difficult to do roof work during the winter months. See below for a few things you should be doing now to begin winterizing your roof: 

1.    Reapply caulking at any seams where cracks or leaks are evident.
2.    Check to make sure your attic is thoroughly insulated and if not, add insulation wherever it is needed.
3.    Inspect your flashing for any signs of wear and tear from the previous season.
4.    Clean out your gutters to make sure they are free of leaves and other debris that may have built up over the past several weeks.

If while you perform this routine maintenance you notice any damage to your roof, or if you’d like assistance with winterizing your roof, contact Phil’s Main Roofing today! At Phil’s Main Roofing, we specialize in roof repair and replacement for both commercial and residential customers and are also available to help with cleaning and preventive maintenance to make sure your roof is kept in good shape. For more information on how we can help, please visit us at www.philsmainroofing.com or give us a call at (203) 838-4545 today.