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Although Edmonton enjoys sunny weather all year round, most of the city’s precipitation happens in the summertime and it endures very cold winters with a long snow season.
And its prairie-stepped type climate means that the weather is extremely changeable – it’s hard to predict what it’s going to be like day-to-day.
With all of that in mind, it’s important to stay ahead of your roof’s condition to ensure damage doesn’t occur due to weather changes.
The last thing you want is pesky leaks during the rainy summers or damage caused by heavy snowfall.
So, to deal with Edmonton’s climate, here are some seasonal roof maintenance tasks you should perform to keep your roof in good condition throughout the entire year:
This transitory season between summer and winter is the best time to do a major inspection of your roof and take care of any repairs or maintenance tasks.
Doing so will ensure that you can have a professional roofing installer address any issues before the Edmonton temperatures plummet.
When performing maintenance tasks on your roof during the fall, remember to do the following:
Once the Edmonton cold settles in for the winter, there isn’t much you can do when it comes to maintaining your home’s roof.
However, there are things you can keep an eye on to avoid costly repairs and damages:
Apart from keeping an eye on snow and ice building up on your roof, you likely won’t have to take any action unless there is an emergency such as leaks and storm damage.
In this case, you will have to call in a professional roofing contractor to assess the situation and carry out repairs.
Sometimes it seems that spring in Edmonton will never come – but it always arrives eventually!
When it does, and the days are warmer and the snow begins to thaw, it’s time to inspect your roof to see if any winter weather caused any issues you may have missed during that season.
Plus, if you didn’t get around to doing the maintenance tasks mentioned above for the fall, you can always get them done in the spring.
Here are some maintenance tasks you should perform on your roof in the spring:
Spring is the best time to look at the state of your shingles and determine if it’s time for a roof replacement.
If your roof is over 15 years old, or there is significant damage to the shingles (or many of them are missing), it may be time to call in the professionals to install a brand-new roof.
When it comes to booking a professional roofing contractor, spring is a perfect time. Many companies will book up quickly during the warmer months.
If you took care to inspect and maintain your roof during the fall and spring, there’s not much you will have to do to it in the summer.
However, you can complete the maintenance tasks and basic inspection steps listed for fall and spring if you didn’t get around to them.
Most importantly, make sure your attic is properly ventilated. With Edmonton’s wet summer weather, you want to make sure your roof is properly ventilated and that no condensation forms in your attic.
Otherwise, when it comes to your roof, you can simply sit back and enjoy the beautiful Edmonton weather!
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