A Word to the Wise: Inspect Your Roof Prior to Holiday Travel
If you have made plans to be out of town for the holidays, one might wonder what your roof will be up to in your absence. Or what is to become of it should a winter storm come calling while the house is unoccupied for a week?
Homeowners are wont to put off such questions until they can no longer do anything about them. We at Bachman’s Roofing have been in the business of putting Pennsylvania and New Jersey families at ease with their homes since 1972. For some peace of mind ahead of your travels, give us a ring at (888) 775-7384.
Left unattended, a trifling matter with the roof can escalate in short order. A shingle goes missing and water gets in; it will freeze and expand from there. You may return with your bags in hand to find that ceiling stain or a drenched attic where a minor problem used to be.
Then again, an inspection before you go will spare you the trouble of coming home to it.
Things to Put on Your Checklist
There is no need to put on a ladder to see if there is trouble; a good look from the ground will tell you much. Make note of any of the following:
- Shingles in want of repair, whether curled, cracked or not there at all
- Any sagging or dark streaks on the roofline
- Debris, twigs and leaves clogging the gutters
- The odd water mark in the attic or on the ceiling
- Flashing that has come loose around the chimney or vents
- An accumulation of granules at the downspout
Should you see something amiss, have someone make a more thorough examination before you lock up and head out.
The Case for Clear Gutters in Winter
It is easy to miss but clogged gutters account for much of the damage a roof sees in winter. With the way blocked by detritus, water is forced to back up and pool at the edge of the roof under your shingles.
Cold enough and you have an ice dam. The water will work its way under the roofing and into the house as it melts. It is a slow process over the course of a few days, so an empty home is an invitation for damage.
You can clear them yourself in a moment, but we are happy to lend a hand if they are out of reach or time is of the essence before you fly.
When a Winter Storm Comes Through
High winds, ice and snow are hard on a roof. What was a weak spot cannot support the weight of a heavy snowfall. Wind will take a shingle that was already on the loose. Freezing cold has a way of opening up small cracks.
None of this makes a sound, and you are not going to hear a shingle blow off from three states away at a family dinner. Better to address any vulnerabilities before the weather changes than to put it to the test.
What We Do at Bachman’s Roofing
From our start as a small concern in 1972 we have become a regional name in Allentown, Hatfield and Wernersville, Pa., and Rockaway, N.J. Our customers have given us a 4.9 star average in well over a thousand reviews.
We are proud of the fact that:
- The job is done by our own crews, not subbed to an outside contractor
- We hold licenses in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- As a CertainTeed 5-Star Contractor and GAF 3-Star President’s Club Award winner, quality is assured
- You get a free estimate and can commit with full knowledge of the situation
- Financing is an option, $0 down among them
- We are open 24/7
The crew that inspects is the same one that puts their name to the work. That is the personal touch our clientele has relied on.
Do not let the expense be a deterrent to making a call. With the financing we offer you can have your roof in order for the holidays without breaking the bank.
Take some time to consider your roof before you make for the airport or load up the car. An inspection today is preferable to a water damaged ceiling tomorrow. Call us at (888) 775-7384 for a free estimate and know your home can stand up to whatever the winter has in store.
