When autumn begins and weather chills, it is time to think about your roof weathering the winter.
Prepare your home's roof with some do-it-yourself preparations.
Prepare your home's roof with some do-it-yourself preparations.
 Mold grows indoors when spores in the air land on wet surfaces caused by roof leaks, plumbing problems, ventilation issues, and other moisture sources. Molds produce allergens and in some cases toxic substances that can cause reactions in people with allergies and asthma.
 Gutters play an important role in the protection of your home's structure. Regular maintenance is needed to keep them working properly. How do you know when it is time to repair or replace. These are some signs to watch for.
 Clogged gutters and downspouts can result in costly damage. Water overflow can damage your roof by seeping in where water shouldn't. It will also cause ice to build up in the winter causing damage. Water overflowing down the outside of your house can damage siding and paint. Water that is not properly drained away from the home can cause basement flooding problems and even damage foundations. Clogged gutters are heavy. This will cause them to sag and come loose or fall off. Debris sitting in gutters can attract unwanted pests, including ants and mosquitoes, and mildew.
 When you think of holiday season decorations, twinkling outdoor lights come to mind. Before climbing up on the roof there are some important things to keep in mind when decorating your roof line.
Plan ahead! Planning your project is important to an appealing and safe display. After you decide on the look you want, measure carefully and be sure to get all the supplies you need to save time and hassle later. Check your lights before you get on the roof. Make sure they work and look for broken lights and exposed wire as this could be a fire hazard. Choose light strings made for outdoor use. Plan how you will string the lights together and keep in mind that too many lights on one power source could also be a fire hazard. Check the manufacturers safety instructions and take note of installation instructions and placement near other decorations. The best place to hang lights is your gutters, but if you have to attach them to your roof, there are good clips that can be purchased in most holiday decorating departments. These will allow you to attach the lights to your roof without damaging the shingles. Clips can attach to gutters or slide under the shingles and secure to the roof edge. NEVER staple or nail into your shingles! This will leave a small hole where water will penetrate and cause damage to the roof and wood. Clips are inexpensive compared to repairing or replacing a roof damaged by nails or staples and are easily removed and reused. |
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