NOW Is The Time To Ensure Your Roof Is In Excellent Condition…
November is here, meaning autumn is closer to coming to a close, and the for colder winter months are up ahead. In the UK, autumn usually brings rainy, windy, and regularly stormy weather, which can even potentially cause damage to properties, including roofs. During the summer, a damaged roof may not be too problematic unless there are extreme wet weather conditions, however, during the winter a damaged roof can be highly problematic.
It may seem obvious what benefit your roof has for your property, however, roofs do so much more for your property than the obvious answer. Due to this, it is of vital importance that your roof is in impeccable condition during the winter especially, but all throughout the year. In this blog, we have highlighted the key reasons why this time of year is the ideal time to check that your roof is in excellent condition.
Storm Aiden
The UK is rarely hit by extreme weather conditions, however, this time of year is the UK’s storm season. As mentioned, storms in the UK can cause damage to properties, which is usually minor but can cause damage to roofs. On the 30th of October, just over two weeks ago, the UK was struck by Storm Aiden, which may have caused minor damage to your properties roof. Ahead of this winter, please ensure to check the condition of your roof from the exterior of your home and check for any visible damage.
Insulation
Winter in the UK isn’t pleasant and can attract very cold, wet, windy, icy, and occasionally snowy weather. All homes in the UK are very well insulated to ensure that people are warm and safe during cold winter weather. Damage to roofs can lead to the insulation in your roof becoming lost or rearranged, leading to inefficient and unregulated temperatures in your home. Not only could this potentially be dangerous, but could subsequently lead to your heating bills rocketing.
During the winter, money is vital as we need to save for events such as Christmas, additionally to saving money for the busier summer season ahead. Damage to your roof, insulation, or an increase in your heating bills due to damage can quickly escalate to increased spending. If you’re looking to save money this winter, please ensure your roof is in fantastic condition for your own safety, additionally for the purpose of allowing you to efficiently save money.
Roofing Is More Difficult During Winter
During the winter, roofs will be wetter and icier than during the summer, which can make services far more dangerous for roofers. Due to this, many roofing companies may put their prices up or have a busier schedule due to taking more time on roofing projects, which could leave you with a damaged roof for longer than intended, which could be extremely problematic during the winter. Ahead of winter, please ensure that your roof is in good condition or arrange for your roof to be repaired to avoid all of the problems that are associated with having a damaged roof during the winter.
Roofers Cardiff
If you’re looking for a team of knowledgable, specialist, and experienced roofers in Cardiff, Precision Roofing can be at hand to help you. Precision Roofing has provided an extensive range of roofing services including roofing, emergency roofing, flat roofing, and more across Cardiff for many years, establishing an incredible reputation. Throughout the winter, Precision Roofing can attend all of your needs in terms of roofing, to ensure your safety and comfort all throughout the winter this year. To make an enquiry regarding one of our services, please do not hesitate to get in touch.