Spring and summer storms, clogged gutters, poor attic insulation, and ice dams are all some of a roof’s worst enemies. Not to mention, they’re also your worst enemies since they can all cause damage to your roof and your home. How do you fight these enemies off? Get a fall roof inspection! We’ll take a look at your roof and entire home exterior to make sure your roof is protected properly against these enemies. Here’s a closer look at why you need to get a fall roof inspection.
Summer Storm Damage
Several hail storms hit Northern Indiana over the summer months. If you leave hail damage sitting on your roof for too long, those little dents and dings turn into major roof leaks.
In a fall inspection, we’ll evaluate your roof to see if there’s any storm damage from the spring and summer. If we catch the storm damage before major leaks start to happen, you save a lot of money in the long run.
If you don’t get an inspection in the fall, those high-speed, chilly Indiana winds can seep into the holes in your roof and damage those holes even more.
Checking The Condition of Your Siding and Gutters
Along with evaluating your roof for storm damage, we’ll also take a look at your siding and gutters.
Your siding takes a BEATING during storm season. Wind, tree branches, debris, and hail can damage your siding, leaving potential holes and cracks that damage your home’s interior. During your fall inspection, we’ll see if there are any holes, cracks, or loose panels.
Besides your siding, we’ll also take a good look at the condition of your gutters. Gutters are the main security guard against rainwater. If they’re super clogged with leaves and debris or damaged, rainwater can seep into your roof instead. Just like hail dents, that also leaves the potential for devastating roof leaks.
Ice Dam Prevention
Wait, it’s only the fall. Do you really have to worry about ice dams now? YES.
In a nutshell, if your attic is poorly insulated, your roof can have warmer spots that are above freezing and cooler spots that are below freezing. When this happens, snow on your roof will melt on the warm spots and freeze at the cold edges of your roof. When this happens, ice dams form on your roof.
Source: University of Minnesota
While yes, these happen in the winter, you can prevent them from occurring in the fall before they even happen. During a fall inspection, we’ll take a look at your attic and see if it’s properly insulated or not. If it isn’t, we’ll detect that before the winter so that dammed water doesn’t form on warmer spots on your roof.
Energy Efficiency
As the weather gets cooler, you want to save money on your heating bill. A great way to make sure your roof is properly ventilating out cold air to keep your home warm is with a fall roof inspection.
We’ll see if your roof is doing its job: keeping you warm without having to turn up the thermostat too much. Without a fall roof inspection, you might spend more on your heating bill because of a poorly insulated roof.
Bottom line: get a fall roof inspection. They’re free, so you’re making sure your roof is in tip-top condition from several weather elements at no additional cost to you.
Are you ready to schedule a fall roof inspection? Arnett Construction is here to make sure your roof is in the best condition to properly protect your home! Call us at 855-369-1004 or visit our website to schedule a free fall inspection.
