Intense weather conditions like high winds and hail can damage your roofing system, compromising its overall aesthetic and function. There’s no damage, however, that our professional residential and commercial roofing contractors can’t fix! Texas Traditions Roofing is the name to trust in Austin, TX, and nearby areas.
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Texas Traditions Roofing, is a local roofing contractor that is committed to delivering quality work that benefits homeowners. We’re experts in providing top-notch roofing services, offering the best brands of roofing materials from recognized manufacturers. You can also count on us for other roofing needs. Learn more in today’s post.
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This month brings the official arrival of winter. While we don’t see the snow and ice that other parts of the country experience, we do get some pretty chilly nights with temperatures reaching the freezing mark. It’s important to make sure that your home is ready for the change in seasons.
Let’s start with the roof. As the main protection for your home, you want to be certain it can do its job this winter. After that, you’ll want to move inside and perform a few simple tasks to ensure that you stay warm this season. Here are some tips to get you started:
You want to be sure that your gutters are not clogged with leaves or debris as any standing water in the gutter has the potential to freeze and can lead to damage to your roof or home. Remember that safety comes first! Avoid leaning your ladder against the gutter as you could risk damaging them and always follow the OSHA recommended safety guidelines.
Scan the roof the see if you notice missing, cracked or damaged shingles. These can lead to leaks and interior damage to your property and should be repaired as soon as possible. Consider signing up for our Roof Maintenance Program and we’ll take care of the inspections for you.
Now is the time to notice if any tree limbs have grown toward the roof surface. Wind and falling twigs, branches can cause damage to your roof’s shingles. Trim all branches back or consider hiring a landscaping company to handle this for you.
Take a close look at your doors and windows. If you see gaps or detect light shining through, you’ll need to caulk those cracks and/or install weather stripping. If light is getting through, so will the rain and the cold, winter air.
Simply replacing your furnace’s filter can keep it operating more efficiently and help keep heating costs at bay. This is easy to do, and filters only cost a few dollars. Some electric providers even offer discounted filters – call yours to ask.
Taking the few minutes now to inspect and seal your home means warmer, more comfortable nights for your home and your family.
Don’t underestimate the importance of semi-annual roof maintenance
We just can’t say enough about the importance of performing regular maintenance on your roof. Every day, your roof is working hard to protect your home, fighting against the sun, wind, rain, hail, leaves, twigs and other debris that builds up over time. All of these things can lead to granule loss, shingle damage, leaks and eventually failure. One of the main reasons for roof failures, aside from storm damage it due to poor or no maintenance.
Similar to visiting the dentist twice a year, your roof system should be inspected by a professional and licensed roofing contractor. We feel so strongly about this that we’ve started a Roof Maintenance Program for our customers. By implementing a roof maintenance and inspection program, you can get ahead of trouble before it starts and ensure that your roof system is properly shedding water and delivering the optimal performance that your home deserves.
Our Roof Maintenance Program offers two roof cleanups per year consisting of debris removal from valleys and other collection points, gutter clean out, and one thorough roof inspection with a full, detailed report provided to you annually.
Pricing ranges anywhere from $450 – $700 per year with two story homes starting at $550. Contact us today to learn more about enrolling in this valuable program.
With triple digit temperatures outside, it can be hard to keep your house cool without cranking the air conditioner and driving your utility bills through the roof.
NBC News recently spoke to Lauren Urbanek, a senior program advocate, Center for Energy Efficiency Standards, Climate & Clean Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council to learn tips for keeping cool. Here are a few recommendations from her and some of our own when it comes to beating the heat.
Urbanek told NBC that it might seem simple, but your window coverings play an important role in keeping the sun’s heat at bay during the day. “If sun comes in through your windows it’s going to make your house warm. Using things like window coverings to their full advantage in the middle of the day [can] keep your house cooler by keeping that sunlight from coming in, particularly if you are gone during day, and in rooms that face west or south.” Urbanek recommended using thermal curtains that are designed to keep the light and the heat from coming through.
She also told NBC News that hot air is coming from more than just the windows. All the cracks and gaps around your windows, door frames, etc. can add up to a lot of warm air intrusion. A good way to find out where your hot air is sneaking in is to check with your utility company. Many will provide a home energy audit and may have rebate programs in place should you make improvements.
Programmable thermostats can offer a nice solution that allow you to raise the temperature when you are not home and cool it down prior to your arrival home from work or school. Wifi-enabled thermostats allow you to adjust your cooling system temperature right from your smart phone.
Have a properly insulated attic can keep the hot air from entering your home through the ceiling, but don’t forget about proper ventilation. It’s great to keep that hot air out of your home but it needs to be exhausted outside or can be very harmful to your home. We recommend and install the Attic Breeze solar fan to help your home stay cooler by exhausting the hot air out of your attic. Attic Breeze solar attic fans offer the perfect solution to this ventilation problem by continuously removing attic heat and moisture throughout the day and do so for absolutely no cost of operation.
If you want to learn more about this innovative cooling solution or need other roofing service in the Greater Austin area, we are happy to provide you with a free inspection. Request yours today.