Roofing Maintenance Tips To Start 2024 Right

Timberland ExteriorsThe new year is a great time to get started on home maintenance tasks, ahead of your scheduled maintenance appointments later in the year. In today’s post, general construction company Timberland Exteriors gets you started with some roofing maintenance tips.

Perform a Visual Inspection

You’re not expected to climb your roof and perform a roofing inspection up close, but you can do so from the safety of your yard. Using a pair of binoculars, examine your roof for signs of wear and tear like cracked or missing shingles. Likewise, watch out for dislodged flashing and fasteners or nails. Take note of your findings and, if needed, schedule a repair appointment with your roofer. If you’re up for something more high-tech, use a remote-controlled drone to record video of your inspection, then send the video file to your roofer for assessment.

Clean the Gutters

Clean gutters can save you from a lot of problems down the road. Clogging caused by leaves and debris can result in standing water, which can can cause the following problems:


  • Water expands as it freezes, which means it will exert pressure on the gutter troughs and cause stress cracks.
  • The constant presence of moisture in the gutters can cause corrosion, as well as rot on surrounding components like the fascia.
  • As the weather gets warmer, the gutters can become a breeding ground for insects.
  • Clogged gutters can cause rainwater runoff to back up, which can result in damage to both the roof and the house foundations.

Keeping the gutters clean can help avoid all of these problems. It may even stave off an unplanned repair appointment with your home remodeling contractor.

Trim the Trees on Your Property

If you have trees on your property, make sure that there’s at least 10 feet of clearance between the rooftop and the outermost branches. Sharp twigs can scratch the outer layer of your roof — if you have an asphalt shingle roof, this could expose the asphalt layer to UV damage. If you have a metal roof, the bare metal layer could get exposed to corrosion. An arborist can help make sure that your trees are safe from harm while being trimmed.


Timberland Exteriors is one of the most trusted providers of roofing and exterior home remodeling services, serving communities in and near Minneapolis, MN. Give us a call at 651-439-1760 or 218-849-6675, or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate.

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