Equipment Used to Prepare your Roof Shingles for Winter
What you need to complete the basic Roof Maintenance in preparation for winter:
- A Safe Ladder (and spotter) – This is to gain access to the roof & gutters safely
- Leaf Blower – This is to be used for clearing the debris, leafs & small branches from the gutter
- Extension Cord – This is to be used to connect to the Leaf blower (if it is an electric one)
- Putty Knife – This is used for plugging your cracks and holes with putty
- Utility Knife – This is used to remove any rubber, debris & other materials when you are repairing the roof
- Caulking Gun – This is used if you have roof shingles
- Mastic in a Tube – used for sealing items coming off your roof like a chimney
In the follow up article to Equipment used to prepare your roofing shingles for Winter we will look at the necessary steps required to take to successfully prepare your roofing shingles for winter.
What to prepare on your roof for Winter?
As summer is winding up you should be starting to prepare your home for winter.
Summer in Australia has been extremely wet which could be continued through winter so be smart and take preventative measure to avoid any roofing catastrophes that could cost you dearly this winter.
In this article you we pick up from where we left off in the last article talking about Winter roofing tips which could which can save you money now and avoid any future headaches down the track.
Roof Structural Integrity – With wild & unpredictable weather becoming more common the structural integrity of your roof needs to be checked on a regular basis, especially if you have a flat roof. It is recommended to contact a roofing expert to come and assess your roof as they have the experience & know how to identify potential weak spots which could cause big problems during winter.
Roof Panels – Once you have completed the first four roofing tips provide it is recommended that you give your roof a good gawk to identify in cracks, broken roof panels, etc to ensure there are no other problems that need to be fixed to avoid leaks.
If you are unsure of how to successfully complete these tips or need further assistance don’t hesitate to contact a roofing professional (spending a little money now can save you a lot of money this winter)
What to prepare on your roof for Winter?
As summer is winding up you should be starting to prepare your home for winter.
Summer in Australia has been extremely wet which could be continued through winter so be smart and take preventative measure to avoid any roofing catastrophes that could cost you dearly this winter.
In this article you will be provided with some quick, but easy roofing tips which could which can save you money now and avoid any future headaches down the track.
Gutters – Continuous cleaning of your gutters will save you unnecessary costs of damage to your roof or home due to water damage from drainage problems. The majority of us don’t realise how important clean gutters are. A clean gutter allows for good drainage of rain from the roof to your stormwater drains. So what to do you ask? Remove all debris, leafs, small branches, etc from your gutters & double check they are securely fastened in position.
Preparing your Roof for Winter: What is Involved?
In this article we briefly discuss preparing your roofing for winter & in our later articles will follow up with additional roofing tips & tricks to ensure you have completed the basic roofing repairs & maintenance.
Unfortunately the sad reality is a lot of us home owners a re-active when it comes to our roof rather than being proactive to prevent problems with our roof.
A vast amount of home owners will wait until there is some sort of problem with the roof whether its roof panels falling off, gutters, flashings, etc.
With winter slowly sneaking up on us in Australia it is important that during autumn you are being proactive and preparing your roof for the un-expecting winter weather.
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