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It’s that time of year when you start to notice a chill in the air, and people begin thinking about the colder months that are to come. While you probably have a lot on your mind preparing for holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, there is one thing you need to do this fall before the winter weather arrives: inspect your roof.

An annual inspection of your roofing in Marietta GA, and the local area, is the best way to prevent small problems from becoming huge issues later down the road, and to get repairs made without the need for full roof replacement whenever possible. Be sure you, or a roofing contractor, checks for these three things during their inspection.

1: Shingle Health

The shingles on your roof are exposed to all kinds of damage from one day to the next. They get the brunt of weather like rain, wind, hail, and UV rays, and have to keep protecting your home. A roofer should inspect the shingles for signs that they are wearing out or becoming damaged, such as cracks, loose shingles, curling or buckling, bruised shingles (from hail damage), or even sections where shingles are missing. Any of these things should be repaired immediately to prevent leaks or other damage.

2: Flashing

Flashing are the metal fixtures that are placed around the things that protrude up from your roofing in Marietta GA, or the local area, usually around things like chimneys, skylights, or vents. These areas are the most vulnerable parts of your roofing, so the flashing plays an important role in making sure that no water can get inside. If it is rusting, dented, or damaged, it might not be doing that job and should be replaced.

3: Ventilation

A well-ventilated roof allows air to flow into the home properly. Be on the lookout for signs of poor roof ventilation, such as cracked shingles, premature aging, and higher energy bills. The latter in particular indicates that your home is losing energy due to flaws in your ventilation, so be sure to have it fixed immediately to prevent higher expenses.

Taking a little time to make sure your roofing in Marietta GA, or the local area, is ready for winter can help you get through the season with the peace of mind knowing that it’s doing a great job protecting your home. Call ImproveIT! of Atlanta Roofing today to learn more about getting your roof inspected.