Tips for Getting Your Roof Winter Ready in Michigan

With temperature highs staying below freezing throughout winter in many parts of the state and with winter precipitation averaging around 40 inches, Michigan winters are hard on humans, on animals as well as on buildings, especially on roofs – thick snow blankets press hard on local roofs, low temperatures diminish the resistance of the materials that local roofs are made from and the icicles that can potentially form on the edge of the roofs cause even more stress to the roofs. While the roof damage caused by winter circumstances cannot be entirely prevented, the likelihood of such damage can be reduced if you prepare your roof for what it might have to endure during the cold months. Here is how:

• Clean, inspect and repair the roof before the first snow – check the roof for any damage, such as cracks, rust and dents in the roof covering, in the gutters, on the chimneys and on the flashing stripes, then make sure even the last particle of debris is removed from the surface of the entire structure and fix all the issues that you have detected. If you think the process is too difficult for you, hire a professional roofer to do it for you;
• Inspect and insulate your attic – look for signs of damage in your attic space as well, repair any damaged component, such as boards, planks and beams and if your attic is uninsulated, hire insulation Lansing MI workers to lay proper insulation on the attic floor to prevent heat from escaping your building interior.

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