While we still have a few weeks of winter left here in Toronto, Canada, we are edging closer towards spring and all of the joys of warmer weather. Winter can still hit us with a last blast in the month of April, but you can trust that it will slowly begin warming up. With the longer days and extra sunshine, you'll have the energy to tackle spring cleaning and spring maintenance – it's always nice when the clouds part and the snow melts at winter's end and you find yourself and your home still standing.
As we've discussed in detail on the blog over the past few months, winter can be extremely hard on roofs. As seasoned roof repair experts in Toronto and the GTA, we've seen some pretty extreme winter damage, even on roofs that seemed perfectly well fortified. Don't expect that just because you have a well-maintained roof, you are going to be completely spared the wrath of winter; it's always prudent to take a close look at your roof at winter's end and see if any repairs – even minor ones – need to be made. April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring forth unwanted leaks that can develop into very serious problems.
With a pair of binoculars, you should be able to make out cracked or missing shingles and assess whether or not any shingles have shifted. If you have a flat roof, you might want to climb out and see if there are any obstructions to the drainage or tears in the seams between the weatherproof membranes. If you're afraid of heights or don't feel comfortable climbing up, we're happy to come and perform an inspection. Whether you've got a leak, mold, cracked shingles or shingles that need new fasteners, we offer lots of roof repair services and can definitely help you out!
Here are a few more tips from experienced roofers in Toronto at will help make sure your roof is well protected for the incoming spring showers:
Flashing: If the flashing on your roof has come unstuck, get rid of the old caulk, clean the surface thoroughly and then seal it up again. Tight flashing is paramount in the prevention of leaks.
Rust: If there's any metal trim on your roof that has started to rust, it is prudent to scrub off all the rust and proceed to prime the metal and repaint it. Many people think that there is very little maintenance required for metal roofs, but this is a myth. Metal roofs can gather quite a lot of rust indeed and should be inspected carefully after the long, cruel winter months.
Clearing Debris: Debris on the roof can create not a few problems, including damage to shingles and weatherproof membranes, blockage of downspouts and gutters, and the growth of algae and mould. Getting rid of this debris can be a pain in the neck, but it's a big part of roof maintenance. A preventative method in this category is trimming and removing branches hanging over your roof, this prevents debris from falling down and cuts off access for raccoons and squirrels who might damage your roof.
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