Why Spring is the Best Time to Repair your Roof
Spring is finally here, the weather is getting warmer, and this is the time of the year when people start preparing their homes for summer.
But with winter being gone for the season, as a responsible home-owner, you need to do your once-a-year spring cleaning and make your home ready for the sunny, warm season.
When we’re talking about spring cleaning, we don’t just mean general cleaning around the house. We also mean testing your smoke alarms, cleaning the grill, preparing your garden and last but not least, checking the roof, and repairing it.
A house’s roof is a very important part of the home. Your roof is exposed to extreme weather conditions, especially in winter with all the snow and ice. Maintaining your roof regularly and replacing it when it’s necessary is an essential element of spring cleaning.
In this article, we’ll discuss why spring is the best time to repair your roof.
1. Better visibility
You will be able to take a good look at your roof once the rainy and snowy days are over before the hot summer comes. This is the best time to check for deteriorated or curled shingles
2. Warmer weather
Spring is the most favorable season to work on the roof because of the mild temperature outside. It is not too cold, and not too hot either, that makes it easier to get the repair done.
Better schedules
Usually in the spring, roofing companies aren’t as busy as in the summer, so there’s a good chance that you won’t have to wait for weeks to get an appointment to get your roof checked out and fixed.
Hidden problems
If there are any problems with the roof after the snowy and cold weather, you can find the damaged parts easier in the spring, for example, leaks and other issues on the roof caused by cold weather and rain may not be so apparent.
It is recommended that you get your roof inspected by professionals every spring. Regular maintenance and periodic replacement will save you a lot of money in the long run.
Here are 5 things to look out for when you’re inspecting your roof:
1. Look for mold- After the rainy and snowy season, there is a chance to find mold on your roof. That is easy to remove by a professional.
2. Inspect the shingles- Look out for damaged or curled shingles. Deteriorated shingles can make your home more vulnerable for leaks.
3. Remove all the moss-Because of excessive moisture, moss can cause permanent damage on your roof, but it is easily removable by a roofing contractor.
4. Remove the leaves- If you have trees around or close to your house, there’s a good chance you will find a fair amount of leaves on the roof, which can collect moisture and cause damage.
5. Remove all the tree limbs- If you have trees around your house, make sure you remove all the limbs that are on your roof because that can create dangerous situations if a heavy wind blows the limb and it falls on somebody. Hire a roofing contractor to get rid of all that during your next spring cleaning.
What are the best roofing materials?
1. Asphalt shingles- These are the most popular types of materials in America. More than 75% of Americans have their roof made of asphalt shingles. These materials are favored by most Americans because it’s the best value and quality they can get for their money, and it also offers a large variety of options when it comes to design.
2. Wood shingles and shakes-Wood shingles and shakes are made of cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated pine shingles. They give your house a beautiful natural rustic look. They have lots of pros and cons just like any other roofing materials, but at the end of the day it’s up to you and what your needs are, and what fits your style more.
3. Metal roofing- Metal is manufactured in rolls, it offers eco -friendly roofing that offers a big variety of styles it can mimic like shingles and shakes or slate ad tile. Metal roofs look very good on wood-houses or cottages with rustic design.
4. Roof tiles- These are some of the oldest roofing materials that exist. They have been modernized and made of stronger materials that look very good and last for a long time. There are 3 types of roof tiles: traditional clay tiles, concrete tiles, and fiber cement tiles
5. Natural and composite or vinyl slate tiles-These types of tiles are expected to last between 40 to 60 years. You have a few options when it comes to the size of the tiles, so you can choose the correct size depending on your preferences for your home’s roof.
6. Tesla solar tiles-Tesla owner, Elon Musk is hoping to make 1000 solar panels in a week by the end of the year. Tesla is working on that at present. They intend to build solar glass tiles and plan to completely change up the look of the standard tile.
These were the roofing material options you can choose from depending on your preference and what style you like more. All of the materials mentioned above all have different pros and cons, so if you’re interested in purchasing one of those, make sure you do proper research and ask for a professional opinion
Around this time of the year, as spring approaches, people usually start doing spring cleaning around their house and in their gardens and roofs as well. It’s important to inspect your roof every year around this time, in mild weather conditions, when it isn’t that cold outside anymore. Make sure you follow the steps mentioned above and maintain your roof regularly, so if something gets damaged or deteriorated, you can repair it in time which will save you a lot of money.
In Awe Roofing Limited is an Award-Winning, family owned and operated Vancouver Roofing Contractor with over 17 years of roofing experience. We serve the entire Lower Mainland area, from Whistler to Chilliwack, employing a team of professional staff members. Our team has won numerous awards including Best of Homestars for the last five years, and Three Best Rated six years in a row. Learn more
