This Fall, Make Roof Maintenance a Top Priority
We’ve had a busy storm season as usual, with San Antonio roofers kept busy throughout the summer completing storm restorations, repairs, and roof replacements. If your home avoided major storm damage, consider yourself lucky—but as the storm season winds down, it’s always a good idea to make sure everything is in order with your roof. That’s why fall is the perfect time for roof maintenance!
At Dolan Roofing & Restoration, we can’t stress the importance of roof maintenance enough. Too often, roof leaks and other problems arise due to roof debris, fallen branches, clogged gutters, and overlooked storm damage. So to combat these issues, here are our top roof maintenance tasks to complete this fall.
Clear Away Debris
Debris such as leaves and branches on your roof can seem harmless, but they can create problems if left unaddressed. Piles of leaves can hold moisture, allow for algae formation, and create a habitat for unwanted pests. What’s more, debris can also wind up in your gutters, creating further problems.
Spring cleaning may be for your home, but fall is the ideal time to clean your roof and make sure no debris is left behind.
Clean Out Your Gutters
Your gutters play a key role in ensuring rainwater is directed where it needs to go—off your roof and away from your home. Leaves and dirt accumulating in your gutters can interfere with their functioning, leading to water overflowing from your gutters or pooling along your roof line. Pooling water can lead to leaks; and while we don’t often experience freezing temperatures here in San Antonio, water expanding as it freezes can lead to roof damage.
Cleaning your gutters will prevent drainage issues with your roof. While this can be an annoying task—be sure to observe good ladder safety—it is an essential part of fall maintenance for your roof and your home.
Trim Tree Limbs Away from Roof
Tree limbs hanging over your home are frequently a recipe for roof damage. This is especially true for limbs that are damaged, rotting, or dead. High winds or a rare freeze and/or snow event can knock down branches and puncture a hole through your roof, leading to an expensive roof repair.
It’s always a good idea to regularly survey your home for tree branches that present a risk and to safely remove them before they’re knocked down.
Look for Signs of Roof Damage
Fall is also an ideal time to check for roof damage. As most storms of the season have passed, now is the time to determine whether your roof was impacted by wind, rain, or hail damage. Signs of roof damage may include:
- Dark spots on your roof
- Cracked or broken shingles or roof tiles
- Crooked shingles or roof tiles
- Excessive asphalt granules in your gutters or near downspouts
Book a Roof Inspection
While walking around your property can sometimes shed light on roof damage, it’s always a good idea to book a roof inspection at least once per year. Fall is an ideal time to have your roof inspected, as any damage or maintenance needs can be identified after the storm season has ended.
If you’ve sustained storm damage or your home was in the path of one of the year’s major storms, you’ll be able to complete repairs promptly. This is essential, as you have a limited time to file a claim in the event that your roof was damaged.
Dolan Roofing Can Check “Roof Inspection” Off Your To-Do List
As leading San Antonio roofers, our team at Dolan Roofing & Construction can help ensure your roof maintenance to-do list is completed this fall. Our expert team of seasoned roofers knows how to identify even subtle signs of storm damage, ensuring nothing goes overlooked. Throughout the process, we’ll fully document any issues with your roof and present our findings free of obligation to you as the homeowner.
Make sure your roof is in good condition this fall! Book your inspection today.
