Roofers Eden Prairie Minnesota | Exterior Fall Maintenance Routine (Part 3)
There are several things you can do to help ensure your home is prepared for the cold weather. Parts 1 & 2 of this blog series noted that cleaning out your gutters, checking your attic, storing outdoor furniture, cleaning out your window wells, getting a roof inspection, and clearing debris off your roof are all important parts of your fall maintenance routine. Here are 3 more things you should include during your fall preparations: Roofers Eden Prairie Minnesota
Check Siding For Damage
If your siding has storm damage, it should be repaired promptly. As we are nearing the colder months of the year, it’s important that this damage is found and repaired quickly as to minimize the need for extensive siding repairs. It’s important to contact local siders to make repairs right after you receive the damage so it doesn’t spread and worsen. You may find preexisting storm damage that you didn’t realize you had. Dents, cracks, and holes in your siding all indicate preexisting storm damage. Moreover, siding that has been torn from the home or that’s completely missing can lead to major damage to your exterior and interior. Contact your local siding contractors if you notice you have damage to your siding or other exterior damage.
Inspect Your Property
It’s always a good idea to walk around your property during the fall and keep an eye out for anything out of place. Ensure you assess all sides of your home. Bring a pair of binoculars and something to take notes with. Walk the perimeter of your home and look for exterior damage from the ground up such as siding damage and window damage. Preexisting damage leaves homes exposed and vulnerable to worsened damage. If you notice damage to your windows or the surrounding areas (such as the trim or the flashing), you may need window repair services. Use your binoculars to scope out any potential roof damage. It’s always a good idea to get a roof inspection, because a person standing on the ground won’t have the proper vantage points to clearly see all areas of the roof. Inspecting your home and property during the fall is a great way to determine if you need exterior home services before winter.
Make Roof Repairs
If you know that you have storm damage that is impacting your home, it’s important to get prompt roof repairs. Roof damage that is left unrepaired can quickly lead to more extensive damages. Whether your area incurs severe weather or light rain, any preexisting damage can lead to water damage. Contacting your local roofing company near Eden Prairie to make roof repairs before the snow falls is important to ensure the snow doesn’t cause further damage to your roof. Repairing storm damage is important any time of year, but it’s especially important to make necessary repairs before the end of autumn. Nobody wants a leaky, drafty, insecure roof during the coldest months of the year.
If you need roof repairs, siding repairs, or other exterior home repairs, contact Capstone Bros Contracting. We can help ensure your home is prepared for the cold weather with our exterior home services. Contact us today to learn more about how our services can benefit your home.
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