Guarding Your Roof Against Autumn
The autumn season is the ideal time to prepare the exterior of your home for the colder months ahead. Here are some of our favourite tips to get your home ready for the season’s changes!
Guard Your Gutters
At Hamblet’s Roofing, it’s not uncommon for us to find damage caused to homes because of clogged eavestroughs and downspouts. If eavestroughs are blocked with leaves and other items, water will back up and risk causing problems for your roof and exterior walls.
Gutter Guards are a game-changer when it comes to making the maintenance of your home easier to manage. Built with stainless steel, the guards withstand moisture and rust when protecting your eavestroughs from debris. They are an excellent investment for any property owner who wants to go the added step to maintain their home’s exterior in all seasons.
Our Gutter Guard of choice is the T-Rex Continuous Hanger and Gutter Protection System by Alu-Rex. Made of a stainless steel micro-mesh, the gutter filter protects eavestroughs from becoming clogged. The guard withstands rust and never corrodes despite the harsh outdoor elements it comes into contact with. It’s an affordable option that checks one less thing off your home maintenance list.
Inspect Your Soffit and Fascia
We also recommend that you take the time to inspect the soffit and fascia around your home. These two elements of a home are sometimes overlooked but if they are not in good condition, you may run into issues. Soffit and fascia are designed to keep water from entering your home. They also guard against small animals and vermin who tend to look for warm spaces like attics to build nests during the winter months. You’ll want to check that both are in good condition and free from any damage such as cracks.
A simple solution if you’re finding that yours are starting to deteriorate is to upgrade your soffits and fascia to a more durable material that will withstand outdoor elements. We’ve installed aluminum soffit and fascia for many of our customers, which is designed to allow water to easily run-off and protect from unwanted guests. And without a need to repaint each year, this soffit and fascia will keep your home looking great for years to come.
Maintenance is an important part of keeping the exterior of your home in good condition. By staying on top of your eavestroughs, soffit and fascia, you can soak up the last of this beautiful season knowing you’re well prepared for the winter ahead.
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