Leaves and debris in your gutters
Spring has arrived at last! However, you should have inspected and maintained your gutters and downpipes, roof tiling and sheeting by the end of winter. But, if you haven’t, you better do so now! They may be clogged with leaves, debris and dust.
The flow of rainwater may be blocked or restricted in the gutters and the downpipes. They will overflow!
Your roof’s structure is or will be damaged. Gutters full of debris can exacerbate this!
Gather up your ladder, a plastic bag, and your hosepipe and get busy. If you don’t, the timbers supporting your gutters may soon look like this!
If your roof does not have gutters installed, the roof structure probably has damage to the feet of the roof trusses. Check under the roof eaves for moisture damage before it’s too late.
Consider installing gutters before the roof timbers rot and fail. If they have rotted the repairs will be extensive and expensive!
Check your roof
Cut back trees and branches that deposit leaves and dead wood on the roof. Remove any debris from your roof. If you can’t do it yourself, hire a good roofing contractor to get the job done. This should be a priority. Debris prevents the free flow of rainwater off the roof! Roof tiling and roof sheeting are not 100% waterproof. These roofs are water-shedding systems rather than waterproofing systems.
Tiled roofs
Check your tiled roof while you’re cleaning your gutters! Check for broken or cracked roof tiles, dislodged tiles and cracked mortar on the ridges and hips.
Foot traffic easily damages the tiles on your roof. If you walk on your tiled roof you will probably cause some damage. Also, consider the safety aspect! A fall from your roof can result in serious injuries and even death. Roofing specialists should repair any defective or broken tiling.
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