Autumn is here and the first cold days, rains and leaves that penetrate the gutters. If you neglect the roof and troughs, the water will retain, penetrate into the structure and cause considerable damage. Now it is the last chance to prepare the house for the winter, clean the gutters and check the roof before the frost comes and the complications will be larger.
October is a month when the garden slowly falls asleep, but the house needs your attention more than ever. If you neglect the roof and eaves, the first frosts and They’ll remind you soon. Just a few clogged troughs or damaged bags and the inconvenience will not wait long. Therefore, autumn check is one of the work that is definitely worth it.
Watch a video on how to proceed in choosing a roof here:
Start at the eaves
Leaves, twigs and moss, all of this get into the eaves and prevent it. A clogged gutter can then become a source of major problems, because the water overflows, runs down the facade and grinds the foundations. Therefore, October is the ideal moment to clean the eaves and check that they are not flowing somewhere. If you have older troughs, it is also worthwhile to check the joint seals.
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Roofing under the scrutiny
The next step is to inspect the roof. It may look fine from a distance, but a cracked or shifted bag can do great damage. The water always finds the way and it is better to solve small leaks until winter. During the inspection, notice the ridge and sheeting around chimneys or roof windows.
Moss and dirt away
Autumn damp is a moss paradise that can spread quickly on the roof. Not only spoils the appearance, but mainly retains moisture and speeds up the aging of the covering. It is therefore appropriate to remove the moss time and clean the roof. It also pays to check that there are no branches from the trees on your roof, in winter the covering could damage the covering.
Checking after the rain
The practical tip is to look at the roof and eaves right after heavy rain. You can easily find out if the water flows as it should or hold somewhere. This is a signal that the intervention is needed.
The October check of roof and eaves can save you not only money but also worries. Instead of a crash in the middle of winter, when every repair is more complicated and more expensive, you can solve most of the things in peace during the autumn. Just a few hours of work and the certainty that winter will not surprise you.
