Spring Roof Inspection in Dayton Ohio Area

As the season shift from winter to spring it is time to inspect and protect your home’s greatest asset, your roof. Winter can be tough on a roof. Snow and ice will take advantage of any weakness in your roofing system. Ice and snow can accumulate in the gutter sections of your roofing. As the ice expands and contracts, it can get under your shingles or shakes, allowing moisture to attack the support structure of your roof.

Spring Roof Inspection

A spring roof inspection is a must to maintaining the health of your roof, improving its appearance, and prolonging the life of your roof. An inspection should make note of any changes in your roof’s surface. Among the things that should be looked for are fasteners that are not flat to the surface, rusted or loose flashing, and curling, cracked, or otherwise damaged shingles. Your chimney and the area around it should be checked for cracks, missing mortar, and loose or rusted flashing. Finding and correcting these problems can prevent discovering a problem through a damp spot or leak through your ceiling. Having your roof repaired before the problem becomes a major issue can head off a more costly roof repair in the future.

Don’t Forget The Gutters

Making sure the gutters are cleaned out from their accumulation of winter debris is a must. Blocked gutters will prevent water from draining from your roof’s surface. This will promote the growth of moss, mold, and other fungi, breaking down the roofing material.

Trim That Tree

Usually part of fall roof maintenance, overhanging branches should be trimmed. Shade from those branches can slow the natural drying of a roof surface promoting decay. Overhanging branches can damage your roof when the summer storms hit. Leaves and branches will scour your roof, loosening and damaging shingles or shakes.

Call The Professionals

Professional roofing contractors know what to look for because they have the experience and training to spot potential problems before they become real problems. Van Martin Roofing has certified crews that can inspect your roof, thoroughly examining its overall system, paying particular attention to primary areas of concern including vents, chimneys, and flashing to ensure your roof is ready for the Ohio summer storm season.

Contact Van Martin today to schedule your Spring Roof Inspection!