Is Your Roof Ready for Fall?

May 14, 2024

A roof replacement or roof leak can happen any time of the year. The winter months are around the corner. For this reason it is important that your roof and gutters are ready for harsh rain, wind and possible snow storms ahead.

Overflowing guttersClean The Gutters

As a matter of fact, we get a significant amount of rain fall here in the Pacific Northwest. First, make sure your gutters are clear of any debris that could clog the downspouts. Your gutters and downspouts need to properly drain during rain storms. As a consequence, water will end up finding a way to drain by overflowing. The water can make it’s way into your home, in your siding and damage your foundation.

Inspect The Shingles

The other component is to inspect your shingles. You want to look for missing or curling shingles, staples that may be popping up, failing skylight and chimney flashing, granular loss, moss build up and excess debris. All of these things could cause leaks or damage to your shingles.

Remove Debris

Remove any debris such as leaves, tree branches, pine needles by very gently sweeping the area. You do not want to be too aggressive because you can damage the shingles. Maintenance is crucial to extending the life of your roof. Hiring a professional is always the number one recommendation. A roofing contractor has the proper tools, experience and safety equipment to perform necessary maintenance.

Why you should have your roof cleaned by MCE!

  • Long-term savings – Avoid extra expenses in an early roof replacement. Maintaining your roof by keeping it clean with annual maintenance keeps your roof life expectancy and may even extend it.
  • Keep your insurance – Insurance companies want to maintain your roof just as much as you do. If they feel excessive dirt or moss build-up may be causing damage, they may cancel your policy.
  • Trained and Certified Professionals – MCE has been trained and certified by Roof Shampoo® so you know you’re getting an experienced and knowledgeable professional.
  • Full Assessment of Your Roof – We want to make sure your roof is in tiptop shape! When we provide estimates, we feel it is important to perform a thorough examination of your entire roof’s integrity.
  • Warranty – MCE stands by our work. We offer warranties for all our services giving you peace of mind.

Questions? Call (503) 397-2215 Here at MCE Roofing we go into much more detail than just the cost of the roofing material to replace your roof. There are several things we consider before providing any estimate to our customers. We feel our detailed and thorough approach to our estimating process is what sets us apart from others. We take the time to meet with our customers and build a lasting relationship through outstanding customer service. Our in-house installers are factory trained and certified. Most have been with us for 10 years or more. MCE has been a GAF Certified Contractor since 2011 and has held the President’s Club Status since 2014. Master Elite Certification is GAF’s assurance that your roof will be completed professionally and with quality. In conclusion, get a professional roofing contractor’s opinion. This will give you peace of mind knowing the roof is in good condition. Here at MCE, we offer free evaluations of your roofing and gutter systems. Give MCE a call at (503) 397-2215 or Fill Out Our Free Roofing Consultation Form to schedule a contact-free roof evaluation. We are family owned and operated serving Columbia County, the Portland Metro and surrounding areas with over 25 years of experience. If this is an after hours roof leak emergency, please contact our roof leak emergency phone at 503-396-2773.