Don't Be A Turkey: Tips for Keeping Your Home Holiday Ready from the Top Down
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, with Christmas close behind, and we know many of you are gearing up for holiday preparations. While there's always your "standard" list of things to get done (like pulling the Christmas wreaths from the attic or hunting for your grandmother's famous pie recipes) each year brings its own unique to-do list. This year is certainly no exception, with 2020 bringing new elements into our holiday traditions. Maybe you're adding hand sanitizer by the door, or doing "virtual" Thanksgiving dinner with faraway relatives who can't travel. No matter how you plan to celebrate, everyone can agree that holidays go better when your home is ready.
Unfortunately, one major part of your home tends to get overlooked when it comes to maintenance and care. Your roof plays an important part in keeping your home's structure intact, and keeping the inside safe and dry, yet homeowners forget about it for years at a time. Until, that is, a problem comes up. It's important to understand though that there are things you can do all year long to keep your roof at its best and prevent major issues (and expensive repairs) from coming your way.
Three of our most recommended tips are:
Save the experiments for the kitchen. The holidays are a time of enjoying the smells and flavors of the season, and the kitchen is a great place to experiment with new dishes and flavor combinations. Your roof, on the other hand, is NOT the place to experiment. If you notice a small problem like a shingle coming loose or a tiny leak over your patio, "rigging" it with spray sealant, outdoor caulk, or some other bonding agent is NOT the answer. Not only are many of these materials not intended for use on your roof, but they could actually cause more damage in the long run. Before a small problem turns into a big catastrophe, call in the pros.
Don't let Santa be the only one up on the rooftop each year. An annual roof inspection by a licensed and insured roof contractor is the ideal way to keep your roof's structure and condition under watch, meaning any problems can be caught early and repaired easily. This can protect you from extensive water damage, warranting a full roof replacement, and will usually save you money in the long run.
Show your home you care...maintain your space! Not only does your roof need regular maintenance, but the trees and space around it do too. Failing to prune back trees, remove leaf litter, or let extensive algae build up can actually cause damage to your shingles and roofing materials over time. Trim back trees so they stay several feet from the surface of your roof, and have leaves and buildup removed professionally. Good news! EZ Roofing Systems now offers a cleaning service that does this for you, so you can get your inspection and your cleaning done all at one time!
We hope your Thanksgiving preparations go smoothly and you can look forward to the holidays with anticipation and joy after a hard year. EZ Roofing Systems is here to make it a little easier with our top-of-the-line customer service and attention to ethics and detail. We make roofing issues less stressful and easier to manage. When something goes wrong with your roof, call Bob the Roofer!