As the weather starts to change, you want to make sure you continue providing your roof with the attention it needs to stay in good shape and not endure damage caused by certain elements of the weather. The advice given to you in this article will help you to have a better understanding of what it takes to keep your roof in better condition, no matter what the current weather conditions are.

Protect the roof from trees

One thing you want to do is to make sure you are protecting your roof from damage caused by trees. If you have any trees with large branches that hang over the roof, you may want to have them cut back so high winds don't cause them to come crashing down on your roof, and snow storms don't lead to them getting weighed down and falling on the roof. Trees that hang on the roof also pose a threat, because they can cause small critters to build nests on the roof which can lead to an infestation around your home if the nest is allowed to stay for a long period of time.

Protect your home from leaks

It's extremely important for you to prevent your roof from leaking. Not only can ignoring small problems lead to the need for bigger roof repairs when those problems get bigger, but leaks can also cause damage to many areas of your house, such as the walls, paint, flooring and even your furniture and other belongings.

Walk around the house and look at the roof. If you can't see most of it from the ground, then someone with good balance should get up on a ladder and inspect it. You want to look for damaged or missing shingles, as well as the appearance of damage around the flashing (flashing is the metal looking material around curves of the roof, such as near the fireplace and vents). If any problems are spotted, have them taken care of as soon as you can by having a roofer come out.

Prepare for storms

Before a storm comes in, you want to go outside and verify that your rain gutters are prepared. They should be clean and free of debris so the rain water can travel correctly through them and make its way to the downspout. Also, if snow is coming, then you should remove breakable items from under the edges of the roof and spread some salt on the roof where you have concerns about ice dams developing.

These tips will help you keep your roof in good shape when extreme weather conditions make their way into your area. To learn more, contact a company like Jorgensen Roofing.