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winter. But those with lots of
furniture for entertaining guests can
likely move the majority of that
furniture into a garage or shed for
the winter. HGTV notes that doing
so will prevent the potential form-
ation of blemishes on the deck from
inconsistent weathering.
• Remove snow, but do so
carefully: Prolonged contact with
snow and ice can damage a deck. As
a result, homeowners should clear
snow from their decks when
accumulation is significant. HGTV
recommends using a snow blower on
the deck to avoid scarring. If a
shovel must be used, push snow with
the planks to reduce the risk of
damaging the deck.
Homeowners who take steps to
protect their decks throughout the
winter months can ensure these
popular areas are ready once
entertaining season returns in the
spring.
Curled shingles don’t have to be bad news
MS – No homeowner wants to
look at the exterior of his or her
home and see roof damage. Such
damage may lead homeowners to
think they need a new roof, a
potentially costly expense that can
quickly throw household budgets
into a state of disarray.
According to the HomeAdvisor,
the average homeowner spends a
little more than $7,600 installing a
new roof. Various factors, including
the size of a home and the type of
roof homeowners prefer, will affect
the cost of a roof replacement. In
addition, homeowners who see roof
damage can rest assured that not all
roof problems will necessarily
require a replacement roof to be
installed.
Curled shingles are a problem
many homeowners have
encountered. This particular
problem is not always indicative that
a roof is on its way out.
In fact, the home improvement
resource This Old House notes that,
as asphalt shingles age, their corners
often begin to curl downward or
upward. Homeowners who notice
this early enough can glue
down the curled section of
each shingle that’s beginning to
curl.
Some shingles may be curling
because they’re defective. Fortified
Roofing, a New Jersey-based
roofing company that specializes in
the repairing and replacing of
various roofing configurations,
advises homeowners to contact a
local roofing professional to
diagnose the cause of the curling.
Doing so quickly can prevent curled
shingles from contributing to more
widespread damage.
Moisture and poor ventilation may
be contributing to curled shingles as
well. Homeowners with attics in
their home may see curled shingles
on their roofs because moisture is
building up in their poorly ventilated
attics. In addition to causing damage
such as curled shingles, a poorly
ventilated attic allows moisture to
build up, potentially contributing to
mold growth. Mold presents a host
of additional problems, including
some that can adversely affect the
Careful snow removal
important for decks
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When shingles on your roof start to curl, any number of
factors could be at play. Here are some things to watch out
for if you see the telltale curl on your roof. (MS photo)
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