Once winter has come to an end, it is time to get busy outdoors and start working on the garden as things start to grow once again and the worst of the weather is behind us. However, as well as the garden, you should also pay attention to the roof at this time of the year.
During the winter, your roof protects you and your home from the bad weather, and in order to keep it doing its job, it is important to look after it in the spring and check it for any signs of a problem which might have occurred over the winter months when the roof takes a battering!
Dealing with a roof can be difficult and dangerous, so it is always better to go to a professional like this roofing Cheltenham based company stormroofingltd.co.uk to get the work done safely and correctly. Here are some of the things to look out for in the spring…
Damaged Sealant – The cold temperatures over the winter can cause sealant materials that are used on roofs to protect from flashing, to crack or to warp, meaning that the roof is no longer well protected. If this is left, then water can get into the gaps and cause further damage, so it needs to be checked and corrected straight away once you spot it.
Damage to the Membrane – If there has been a lot of rain, or temperatures have changed quickly, then this can also cause damage to the membrane under the roof that stops water from being able to get through the roof and cause damage within. If the membrane is older this is a particular risk, so this is something that you should certainly look out for if you want to avoid water getting in through the roof.
Pests – In the spring you might find that animals have set up home inside the roof to shelter from the weather. Some animals like mice can cause all sorts of damage to it, and you also need to be careful of wasps setting up home in the roof, as this is of course a houseguest that is not pleasant to have around!