When taking care of your home, you should remember to keep an eye on your roof. Quite often this is forgotten until things go wrong, such as growing damp, excess debris in the gutters and leaking. To lower the chance of this happening, proper maintenance of your roof is important, particularly if it’s a newer roof!
When inspecting a roof (throughout the year) there are things to look out for, such as cracks, loose and missing tiles, flashing that has come loose, blocked gutters, clogged drains, damage by animals and general wear and tear. During the winter, we are particularly prone to wet and snowy weather. So if it snows heavily and it lands on your roof, pretty soon that will turn into icy water when it melts. Leaves that have gathered leading up to the winter can obstruct the drains, therefore stopping water flow.
During the winter, trees can be more vulnerable. Their branches can become more brittle and less likely to cope against the elements. It is important that any overhanging branches are kept back and trimmed. If it snows they can get overwhelmed and break, landing on and potentially causing damage and friction to the roof and the tiles. The flashing will need checking too, as it can become loose. Build up of damp can occur if it is left to get worse. Getting this sorted before the weather gets too bitter is important. Although you can keep an eye on your roof, it is best to get a professional to have a look during an inspection each year, to ensure the work done is safe and efficient. Call us for all your Timber supplies in Rainham.