Preparing your Home for Spring

Now that winter is fading away and spring is slowly coming upon us, it is time to inspect your home for damage brought about by winter. Spring cleaning your home is easy if you know what to do and how to prioritize. Getting spring-ready early is the way to go, and you can start by contacting your roofers in NJ to help you. Here is a list of a few things you should do to prepare your home for spring:

Check your house for winter damage. Now that winter has passed, check for damage it might have left behind. Inspect your roof, windows, gutters, and electrical wiring. To be able to fix damage, you have to know what they are first. Do this as early as possible to avoid further damage a snow-filled gutter may cause.

Inspect the condition of your roof. Giving your roof an inspection immediately after winter can save you so much trouble in the future. Check for broken shingles, frozen debris, discoloration, and the overall condition of your roof. If your roof is hit hard by winter, arrange for repair, or replacement if it is totally worn out and needs changing. Also check for leaks, moisture, and flashing issues to know the degree of the damage. A hint of daylight seeping into the inside of your home can also mean gaps in your roof.

Clean your gutters. The gutters is one of the areas of the house usually hit by snow the most. Unclog your gutters and remove any blockage (snow, leaves, branches, and more). It might be hard to do this yourself; in such case, call professional roofers such as Up and Above Contractors. A clog-free gutter not only makes your house spring-ready, it can also protect your home from further damage. Make sure that the melting snow flows toward the right path and is not stuck in other parts of your gutters or roof.

Check if your insulation is spring-ready. Now that winter winds have faded away, check and adjust your home’s insulation system. This also includes the insulation you get from your roof and windows. If you plan on installing a new roof, opt for a solar roofing, as it can save you as much as 30% on your energy bills. Proper insulation will keep your home from getting too hot during the summer.

Making your home spring-ready will not only make you more comfortable as the season changes, but will also protect you from various weather conditions. Up and Above Contractors, one of the leading roofers in Sparta NJ, advises homeowners to start early. Call us today for all your roofing needs.