Preparing Your Roof for Wet Spring Weather
Montana is known for its snowy winters, but sometimes homeowners get so caught up in making sure their home can handle the weight of several inches (or feet) of winter snow they forget to make sure it’s also prepared for the wet spring season to come. Rain and snow melt often combine to create wet conditions on top of your home, so here’s a guide to make sure that water doesn’t end up inside your home.
Inspect Your Roof Sooner Than Later
Once the snow begins to melt, take some time to inspect your Billings roofing for any signs that it suffered damage during the winter. This might include cracks, sagging areas, rusted metal flashing, and any missing or curled shingles. A Billings, MT roofing contractor can always help you inspect if it’s too difficult or dangerous for you to get up on the roof yourself.
Check Gutters for Proper Water Flow
In order to channel all that rain and melting snow away from your home, the gutters need to be clean and free of obstructions. Clear out any debris that might have made its way into the gutters during the fall or winter, inspect and repair if the gutters have separated from your roof in any areas, and check downspouts for proper water flow.
Inspect from Inside
The attic is also a good place to inspect for potential roof leaks, especially if there is still a significant amount of snow on top of your Billings roofing. Look for signs of leaks such as black streaks on the roofing support beams, wet insulation in the attic, bubbling or yellowing paint on the ceilings of your home, or active water dripping during a storm.
Trim Back Branches
Spring weather can be unpredictable, and when heavy snow or ice storms hit you don’t want overhanging tree branches to snap and land on your Billings, MT roofing. If there are trees that hang over your home, call a tree removal service to help you get rid of them.
Don’t wait for disaster to strike—prepare your home today for some of the most common problems that come with wet spring weather and be ready for whatever Mother Nature in Montana might bring.
