Protecting Your Roof in the Summer

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Protecting Your Roof in the Summer
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• Contrary to popular belief, roofs can be just
  as susceptible to damage in the summer as they
  are in the winter. During this time, your roof
  may be vulnerable to sun damage and dangerous
  winds, hail or rain from summer storms. This
  summer, take some precautions to protect your
  roof.

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• The key is knowing the warning signs and
  contacting a roofer as soon as damage is detected.

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Do Early and Late Summer Inspections

• It can be beneficial to check your roof for
  damage at the beginning and end of the summer.
  These inspections can help safeguard against the
  inclement weather of the coming seasons. Plus,
  early detection can protect against further
  damage. This effectively prevents small repairs
  from becoming major repairs. Have your roof
  checked for missing, worn or damaged shingles,
  gutters or flashing, water leakage and hail
  damage.

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• Make sure the roofer checks the exterior and
  interior of the roof for structural issues, the
  drains and gutters for proper drainage and the
  ceiling and walls for signs of water damage.

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Always Inspect After a Major Storm

• Major storms can cause major damage,
  especially when theyre accompanied by strong
  wind and hail, so its important to check for
  roof damage after inclement weather.
  Thunderstorms and tornadoes can be sudden and
  brutal, not only causing immediate damage, but
  also leaving your roof at risk. These storms
  damage trees surrounding your home, leading to
  branches or even the trees themselves falling
  onto your roof and causing major structural
  damage.

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• They can also crack domes or skylights.
  Additionally, hail cracks or break shingles, as
  well as clogs gutters. Finally, high winds can
  blow shingles away or blow debris into your
  gutters or drains. Although checking your roof
  after a storm cant prevent damage, it can help
  you detect damage early, forgo major, costly
  repairs and guard against additional damage.

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Check for Sun Damage

• Of course, summer is the sunniest season and
  roofs dont have any protection from the sun,
  making them especially vulnerable to harmful
  ultraviolet (UV) rays. Fortunately, regular
  inspections can help manage sun damage. Near the
  end of the summer, have your roof checked for
  obvious signs of damage, including, warping,
  fading and chipping on the shingles, flashing and
  other structures.

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• Any reputable roofing contractor Edmonton has
  to offer should be able to fix this damage
  quickly, efficiently and affordably.
• Concerned about your roof and how it will
  fair this summer? Give us a call for an
  inspection or to quote a roof repair or
  replacement.