Gutter Cleaning Near Me Gaithersburg
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Jun 22, 2019, 5:36:36 PM6/22/19
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With a blustery winter upon us, many homeowners are making last-gasp efforts to finalizing their home maintenance projects in order to settle in next to the fire for a couple of months. One of your principal means of protection from winter weather (high winds, cold rain, snow, etc.) is of course your roof. The expectation, however, is that general roof maintenance cannot be done in the winter due to low temperatures and the risk of exposing your home's interior to the environment. While this is only true for a number of roof products, the vast majority of roofing projects can be started and completed in the winter with a number of advantages to homeowners.
In general, almost any roof repair can be done in the winter. These varieties of roof maintenance include replacing damaged sections, fastening open seals, and more. It should be noted that if you have a minor maintenance project, such as a damaged section, it is best to go ahead and address the issue immediately or you run the risk of turning a simple repair-job into a major concern or even a full replacement.
In terms of new roof installations or replacement, only a handful of materials cannot be installed during the winter. Some flat roofs, for example, utilize self-adhering techniques during the installation process which are, in fact, temperature dependent. Flat roofs, however, that require either torch adherence or mechanical installation do not require specific temperature and, as a consequence, can easily be installed during the winter. Shingle roofs can be installed during the winter, yet the variables are much more erratic and significantly depend upon wind speeds. Metal roofs, slate roofs, and composition roofs are dependent upon fasteners (nails, clasps, screws) and as such can be installed any time of the year.
In general, almost any roof repair can be done in the winter. These varieties of roof maintenance include replacing damaged sections, fastening open seals, and more. It should be noted that if you have a minor maintenance project, such as a damaged section, it is best to go ahead and address the issue immediately or you run the risk of turning a simple repair-job into a major concern or even a full replacement.
In terms of new roof installations or replacement, only a handful of materials cannot be installed during the winter. Some flat roofs, for example, utilize self-adhering techniques during the installation process which are, in fact, temperature dependent. Flat roofs, however, that require either torch adherence or mechanical installation do not require specific temperature and, as a consequence, can easily be installed during the winter. Shingle roofs can be installed during the winter, yet the variables are much more erratic and significantly depend upon wind speeds. Metal roofs, slate roofs, and composition roofs are dependent upon fasteners (nails, clasps, screws) and as such can be installed any time of the year.
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