Thunder Bay roofing contractors in Ontario

Roofing Maintenance Checklist

• Remove all leaf debris
• Cut branches back from the roof and walls six feet
• Clean gutters and downspouts
• Seal windows and doors
• Clean debris from soffit and fascia with broom
• Keep vines and other landscaping materials away from the home
• Prevent animal infestation by securing all soffit ventilation and closing all holes
• Ensure satellite dishes are attached properly

Minor Repairs now Prevent Costly Repairs Later

It’s extremely important to repair these minor damages right away, before problems get worse. It’s no secret that when roofing problems occur, they are only going to get more expensive the longer they have a chance to continue unabated. Be sure that you hire a licensed, insured and experienced roofing contractor to make the roof repairs or you may be in for more damages down the road. It doesn’t take much to know the workings of installing a new roof, but to find and repair minor roofing problems for good takes skill, knowledge and experience to get the job done once; and done right. Before you hire any roofers to perform repair work on your CA home or businesses asphalt shingle roof, it’s in your best interests to ask for credentials, references and licensing information to ensure you roofers know their stuff so you can get the most out of your next shingle repair project.

Even if minor damages are present and a roof leak hasn’t happened as of yet, it’s a good idea to tackle the problem long before rain or snow have a chance to enter the structure. While these minor repairs might not seem like a big deal and you feel you can wait for repairs, you couldn’t be more wrong. Once a penetration has been made through the roofing membrane, moisture can enter the structure easily as warm air seeps out of the leak and mixes with cooler outside air. Condensation can occur and create a roof leak, even if it’s not raining.