You may not think you’re in the market for a new roof, but it is important to get your existing roof inspected for replacement before the winter season hints. Here are a few reasons to get your roof inspected while the weather is still nice enough to get the job done quickly and efficiently.

Shingles

You may not have any shingle damage that is visible from your angle on the ground, but our roof professionals may be able to see cracks and weak spots where you cannot. Your shingles might be standing strongly enough during the warmer months, but the integrity of those shingles could crumble as the elements change. Colder temperatures
can cause existing cracks to deepen and lengthen and may even cause new fissures to form. This can lead to partial or even complete roof collapse under heavy snow or even an ice storm.

Gutters

These drainage spots help keep snow and ice from weighing down your siding and even breaking pieces of your roof itself off. When they are old and cracked that damage travels to your roof and compromises the structural integrity altogether. Our contractors will be able to inspect the integrity of your gutters and help determine if they can withstand the frigid temperatures and blizzards that winter can bring, or if a new roof is the way to go before temperatures fall.

Chimneys

Inspecting the chimney on your roof is a great place the roof inspector team can start. Chimneys and skylights will be examined for cracks or chips around them that will only weaken in freezing temperatures. If any of these are weakened, heavy snow will put more pressure on them causing shattering, crumbling, and possible breaking through and collapse of your roof.

Moss and other grasses

Frozen moss around your roof will only put more weight on your roof. If these mosses cling so heavily and intertwine with structural elements on your roof, the weight of snow and ice can bring pieces of not only your roof but also bring your siding down. You expert roofers will be able to assess if the coverage is so great even leading to black mold underneath, the roof itself may need to be replaced before winter to avoid that excess damage.