Roofs are continuously exposed to the elements
and they need some care to be able to keep up their performance – here are a
few tasks that are essential for making sure your roof will resist the coming winter,
however harsh it will be:
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Cleaning – removing the dirt
and the debris carried by the wind and deposited on the roof and on the
components adjacent to it is essential for preserving the health of your roof.
Accumulated debris can absorb water and damage the roof underneath as well as
the gutters, so the most important thing to do before winter is to clean the
roof surface as well as the gutter;
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Inspection – when your gutter
and your roof are clean, it is time to check them for damage. Look for displaced
shingles, cupping or blistering shingles, missing surface granules, cracked or
chipped tiles, corroded gutters, damaged flashing;
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Repair – if you feel
comfortable moving on roofs and climbing high up on ladders, you can try and
fix the issues you have found. However, these minor repairs are quite
affordable even when they are performed by an expert from C & S Roofing of Omaha, so if you want to make
sure your roof is handled professionally, hire a roofer for the entire process.
