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March/April 2021

                                   Ridge
                                        VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 2

DRIVE-THROUGH
EGG HUNT

                                   Review
March 27, 1pm - 3pm, at
 the Redmond Ridge
   ROA Park & Ride
          Page 11

 Announcements
New Board of Directors meet-
 ing schedule, how to report
 road issues, and tips to get
your property ready for spring.
           Page 3

ASSOCIATION 101
 Why community events are
 important to the ROA, how
 they are planned, and who
         can attend.
          Pages 6-7

HOME & GARDEN
 Why exterior paint and routine
roof maintenance is important to
    the health of your home.
        Pages 12-14

     MORE INSIDE!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ANNOUNCEMENTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Growing Season is Here!
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Time to dust off the lawnmower, sharpen the        Maintain your planter strip
                                                                                                                                                                                                              shears, pull those pesky weeds and cleanup the     Your planter strip is the small strip of land be-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              exterior of our homes. After the long NW winter,   tween the sidewalk in front of your property and
                                                                                                                                                                                                              it’s easy to forget how quickly grass, weeds and   the street. Make sure branches and bushes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              other plants can grow around here during the       are trimmed back from the sidewalk and street,
                                                                                                                                                                                                              spring and summer months.                          weeds are removed and plants and bark/mulch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 are in good conditions.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Below are some basic things every resident can
 Redmond Ridge Event Center                                                                                                                                                                                   do to get their property ready for spring (and
                                                                                                                                                                                                              avoid compliance notices).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Inspect your paint and roof
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Remove moss from your roof, clean gutters, and
                                                                                                                        Experienced local senior care                                                         Mow and edge your lawn!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 consider a new coat of paint if your homes paint
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 looks faded, is cracked or just looks a little dingy.
                                                                                                                        for total peace of mind.                                                              You need to mow your lawn often during the         Learn more about the benefits of paint and roof
                                                                                                                        PROVIDING: Bathing & Dressing Assistance • Grooming •                                 spring and summer months (at least every two       maintenance on pages 12-14.
                                                                                                                        Assistance with Walking • Medication Reminders • Errands •                            weeks).
                                                                                                                        Shopping • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Friendly
                                                                                                                        Companionship • Flexible Hourly Care • Respite Care for                                                                                  Give your property a good wash
                                                                                                                        Families • Live-In Care                                                               Pull weeds                                         Fall and Winter can leave your home and prop-
                                                                                                                        425.828.4500                                                                          Remove all weeds from your lawn, gardens and       erty covered in a thin coat of mud and dirt. Sim-
                                                                                                                        VisitingAngels.com/Eastside                                                           planter strips on ALL sides of your property.      ply hosing down, sweeping or pressure washing
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Refresh mulch/bark
                                                                                                                                                                                                              A new coating of mulch or bark can really have a
                                                                                                                                                                                                              positive impact on a home’s appearance!

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Board of Directors adopts new                         How to report downed road
                                                                            Kumon is a worksheet-based program                                                                                                meeting schedule                                      signs and/or other hazardous
                                                                            individualized for your child. Our step-                                                                                                                                                road conditions:
                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Board of Directors has adopted a new meet-
                                                                           by-step approach to learning will unlock                                                                                           ing schedule. They will now meet the 4th Tues-        Please report downed stop/street signs to King
                                                                                                                                                                                                              day of every-other-month, at 6:30 PM. Due to          County as soon as possible, by using their
                                                                                  your child’s true potential.                                                                                                the COVID-19 pandemic, these meetings will be         24/7 Road Helpline. While Redmond Ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                              held virtually.                                       ROA staff don’t mind reporting the issues on
                                                                                     To learn more, schedule an orientation today!                                                                                                                                  behalf of our residents, it is important that
                                                                                                                                                                                                              New Schedule:                                         King County receive these reports as quickly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    as possible. Downed road signs can lead to
                                                                                                                                                                                                              •   March 23, 6:30 PM                                 traffic accidents and serious injury. Reporting
                                                                                                Kumon Math and Reading Center of Redmond Ridge
                                Ages
                                                                                                                                                                                                              •   May 25, 6:30 PM                                   road issues directly to King County is the best
                                                                                                22320 Northeast Marketplace Drive, Suite #101                                                                 •   July 27, 6:30 PM                                  way to get the problem resolved quickly.
                                 3+                                                             Redmond, WA 98053                                                                                             •   Sept 28, 6:30 PM
                                                                                                redmondridge@ikumon.com | 425-495-4968                                                                        •   November 23, 6:30 PM (Annual Meeting,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    24/7 Road Helpline
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Board Election & Budget Ratification)             206-477-8100
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1-800-527-6237 (1-800-KC-ROADS)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1
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ASSOCIATION 101
                                                                                          Building Community With Community Events

                                                                                            Community Events                                                                     Who Can Attend Events?
2020 Drive Through Trick-or-Treat                   2019 Summer Festival
                                                                                                                                                                                 Anyone who owns or rents a home inside the Redmond Ridge ROA is auto-
                                                                                          Perhaps the most obvious thing the         As the state of the pandemic and social     matically a member of the association and entitled to attend our events, as
                                                                                          ROA does to promote community is           distancing policies change, so do our       well as use our other amenities like are parks and trails.
                                                                                          through community events. The Red-         events. Our priority is to keep everyone
                                                                                          mond Ridge Events Committee gath-          safe and healthy, so make sure to stay
                                                                                          ers monthly to plan both large and         updated by reading this newsletter and      How do you know if you are a member?
                                                                                          small community events for all mem-        singing up to receive weekly email bulle-
                                                                                          bers of the Redmond Ridge ROA.             tins at RedmondRidgeROA.com.                You are a member of the Redmond Ridge ROA, if you pay monthly assess-
                                                                                          These events create a sense of com-                                                    ments to the Redmond Ridge ROA, or live within the boundaries of our asso-
                                                                                          munity by literally bringing residents                                                 ciation or sub-associations.
                                                                                          and their families together for fun cel-                                               You are a member if:
                                                                                          ebrations and activities right in your
                                                                                          own neighborhood.
                                                                                                                                     Sponsors & Local Business
                                                                                                                                                                                 •   You own a home in, and pay assessments to the Redmond Ridge ROA.
                                                                                                                                     You may not realize that some local         •   You rent a home inside the boarders of the Redmond Ridge ROA.
                                                                                          The annual Egg Hunt, Summer Festi-
                                                                                                                                     businesses are actually members of the
                                                                                          val, Halloween/Fall Festival and Winter                                                •   You own or rent a condo at Compass Point, Cedar Park, Nature’s Walk,
                                                                                                                                     Redmond Ridge ROA. Part of the asso-
2016 Winter Festival                2019 Egg Hunt
                                                                                          Festival are our large, annual events                                                      or Tamarack Village.
                                                                                                                                     ciations job is to work with these local
                                                                                          and bring hundreds of residents to-
                                                                                                                                     businesses in hopes of helping them         •   You rent an apartment at The Lodge Apartments.
                                                                                          gether to celebrate the season and
                                                                                                                                     thrive in our neighborhood.
                                                                                          each other. In addition to these signa-                                                •   You own a business located within the business park or Marketplace Village.
                                                                                          ture celebrations, the Events Commit-
                                                                                                                                     Event Sponsorships and Newsletter
      What is Community Building?                                                         tee plans smaller gatherings through-
                                                                                          out the year. These smaller gatherings
                                                                                                                                     advertising are some of the ways we         Who are not members of the Redmond Ridge ROA?
                                                                                                                                     help our local businesses. They pay to
      When most people think about homeowner associations they typically think            have included movie nights, summer
                                                                                                                                     have booths at our festivals or ads in      With so many community associations within a short distance, with the name
      about rules, assessments, and amenities like parks and trails. A very important     concerts in the park, game nights, and
                                                                                                                                     our newsletter, which offsets or some-      “Redmond Ridge,” it is no surprise that people get a little confused!
      and often overlooked aspect of association living is community building.            gardening seminars, to name a few.
                                                                                                                                     times even covers the cost of the event
                                                                                                                                     or publication, and the business gets a     Residents of Redmond Ridge East and Trilogy at Redmond Ridge are NOT
                                                                                          The COVID-19 pandemic forced the
      When we talk about building community in our association we are referring to                                                   chance to engage with our residents.        members of the Redmond Ridge ROA. Either are any of the local associa-
                                                                                          Events Committee and ROA staff to
      policies and activities that bring our residents together to form a sense of com-                                              Businesses who are also members of          tions not specifically mentioned above.
                                                                                          come up with some creative solutions
      munity and harmony. We hope that you see the people living around you, as well                                                 the Redmond Ridge ROA get advertis-
                                                                                          to bring residents together while, lit-                                                While we love our neighbors, and wish we could include everyone at our
      as the ROA itself as neighbors and partners who share common goals, and can                                                    ing discounts, and additional listings on
                                                                                          erally keeping them apart. Parades,                                                    events, budget restraints and insurance requirements make it so that we can
      help each other in times of need.                                                                                              our website. If you would like to learn
                                                                                          drive-through and virtual events are                                                   only invite members of the Redmond Ridge ROA to our events. Redmond
                                                                                                                                     more about sponsorship or advertising
                                                                                          some of the solutions the committee                                                    Ridge East and Trilogy have their own events and policies that are similar to
      We promote community building in a number of different ways. Communication                                                     opportunities in our community, email
                                                                                          has utilized to engage with our resi-                                                  ours for the same reasons.
      and education, promoting voluntarism and of course, through our community                                                      chanel@redmondridgeroa.com
                                                                                          dents while keeping everyone safe.
      events.
                                                                                                                                                                                 On occasion, we have events that are open to everyone, and when we do,
                                                                                                                                     Our local businesses are vital members      we inform our neighboring associations so they can inform their residents.
                                                                                          A full list of planned 2021 events can
                                                                                                                                     of our community, and we are proud to       For the most part though, our events are planned and funded specifically for
                                                                                          be found on page 11 of this newsletter.
                                                                                                                                     partner with them. We encourage all our     member of the Redmond Ridge ROA.
                                                                                          These events are being planned with
                                                                                                                                     residents show support by shopping lo-
A full list of 2021 Community Events can be
                                                                                          social distancing and safety precau-
                                                                                                                                     cal whenever possible.
                                                                                          tions in mind.

found on page 11.
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COVID-19Notice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         EVENTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Depending on the state of the pandemic, meeting and
                                                                                                                                                                                                            event dates and details could change. For updated in-
                                                                                                                                                                                                            formation, sign up to receive weekly email bulletins at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          RedmondRidgeROA.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Uptekk Electronic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Recycling Event
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     March 28, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Redmond Ridge Park & Ride
                                                                                                                                                                                                            (Cedar Park Crescent & Redmond Ridge Drive,

     Save the Date!                                                                                                                                                                                                  near Rosa Parks Elementary)

     Sign up for weekly email bulletins for updates on events, meetings and much more. Sign up at RedmondRidgeROA.com
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Drive-Through

                                                                                                                                                  2021 Events                                                                           EGG
      March/April Meetings                                                                                                                        The 2021 event schedule below IS SUBJECT TO
                                                                                                                                                  CHANGE depending on changes to social distancing pol-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hunt
        BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING:                                         FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:                                      icies and the state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch for                               Sat. March 27,
                                                                                                                                                  updated information in this newsletter, on Redmondridg-
                           March 9, 6:00pm, virtual meeting                               March 17, 5:30pm, virtual meeting                       eroa.com and in the weekly email bulletins.                                           1pm - 3pm
                           April 13, 6:00pm, virtual meeting                              April 21, 5:30pm, virtual meeting
                                                                                                                                                  •   Drive-Through EGG HUNT: March 27, 1pm - 3pm, at                                   @ the Redmond Ridge
      The Beautification committee educates the community on gardening    The Finance Committee meets to track the numbers for the cur-                                                                                                 ROA Park & Ride
      issues and community landscape standards. The Beautification com-   rent year. Each month the committee receives a copy of a financial          the Redmond Ridge ROA Park & Ride
      mittee coordinates community planting days, seminars, events and    report prepared by the management company. They use it to com-                                                                                                (Next to Rosa Parks, on
                                                                                                                                                  •   Community Wide Garage Sale: June 26 & 27, 9am - 4pm
      plant salvages. Email sandy@redmondridgeroa.com with questions.     pare actual costs to what was budgeted. The numbers are tracked                                                                                               Cedar Park Crescent &
                                                                          through June to develop a cost for the first six months of the year.    •   Concert in the Park: July 17, 6pm - 8pm, at Com-                                  Redmond Ridge Drive)
                                                                                 Email sandy@redmondridgeroa.com with questions.                      mons Park
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Pack up the family and drive
                                                                                                                                                  •   Summer Entertainment Festival: August 14, 2pm -                                    through the Redmond Ridge
                EVENTS COMMITTEE MEETING:                                        BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING:                                          4pm, (location and details to be determined)                                       Park & Ride to receive treats
                           March 10, 7:00pm, virtual meeting                              March 23, 6:30pm, virtual meeting                       •   Drive-Through Trick-or-Treat: Oct 23, 1pm - 3pm,                                   and prizes from the Events
                           April 14, 7:00pm, virtual meeting                                     No April Meeting                                     at the Redmond Ridge ROA Park & Ride (next to                                      Committee, ROA staff and
                                                                                                                                                      Rosa Parks Elementary on Cedar Park Crescent NE                                    local businesses!
      The Events Committee is responsible for developing and admin-       Homeowners are welcome to attend the Board meetings. If you
      istering ongoing community events to promote the neighborhood       have a concern you would like to address with the Board and                 & Redmond Ridge Drive)
      connection between the ROA and individual resident. The Events      would like to attend a meeting, contact the ROA Office at 425-836-                                                                                             PLEASE STAY IN YOUR
                                                                                                                                                  •   Winter Holiday Brunch: Dec 11,
      Committee works closely with the ROA Staff and other neighbor-      1064 or sandy@redmondridgeroa.com and office staff can let you                                                                                                 VEHICLE. FACE MASKS ARE
      hood entities in this effort. Email chanel@redmondridgeroa.com      know if it’s a matter for open forum or if the topic should be placed       10am - 12pm: at the Redmond Ridge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         REQUIRED!
                                with questions.                                                   on the Board’s agenda.                              Community Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         As supplies are limited, this
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         event is for members of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Redmond Ridge ROA only
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         please.
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Redmond Ridge Paint Rules:

     PAINT IS IMPORTANT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  HOME/GARDEN
                                                                                                                                                                  Any changes to the exterior paint colors of any home with-
                                                                                                                                                                  in the community must first be approved by the Redmond
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Paint
                                                                                                                                                                  Ridge ROA. You must submit a paint application which you
                                                                                                                                                                  can find at www.redmondridgeroa.com or at the ROA of-                   Compliance
        You’ve worked so hard for this, it is your most important investment,    Routine maintenance is not only the most cost-effective way to                   fice. You are responsible for reading and understanding the
        it is your home. When we make the jump into the world of homeown-        preserve the beauty of your home, it also plays a crucial role in                Community Wide Standards and the CC&R’s.                                The Redmond Ridge ROA starts
        ership, we often find ourselves dreaming about the improvements          protecting the integrity of your home’s structure, preventing unnec-                                                                                     surveying homes for paint ware in the
        we will make -or at the very least- promise ourselves that we will       essary repairs down the road. A new paint job is the simplest and                Color changes to any home must be harmonious with ex-                   winter and continue through spring.
        keep our house as fresh as the day we bought it, but do we know          most affordable way to ensure that your home’s exterior is protected             isting colors of that homes individual neighborhood in the
        why maintenance is so important?                                         from environmental factors and everyday wear-and-tear. If you are                community. Colors may not be repeated on adjacent prop-                 We start this process early to give
                                                                                 constantly looking for ways to save time, money and reduce stress;               erties. Again, any color changes must be approved by the                residents who will be required to paint
                                                                                 this trifecta can be obtained easily when you maintain your home’s               ROA before you start work.                                              their homes plenty of time to find and
                                                                                 exterior with routine re-paints.                                                                                                                         hire a good contractor, make finan-
                                                                                                                                                                  You may repaint your home the exact same color without                  cial plans, and choose new colors (if
                                                                                                                                                                  submitting an application, however, any color changes                   they want to make a change). We do
                                                                                                                                                                  without the approval of ROA staff or the Board of Directors             not expect, or want you to paint your
                                                                                                                                                                  may result in a required repaint at the homeowners expense              home in the winter, or in the rain! If
        Protect Your Home                                                                                                                                         within a timeline set by the Board of Directors.                        you get a compliance notice for paint,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          please read the notice carefully and
        We are blessed to live in the most beautiful part of the US, the Pacific Northwest. However, our climate can have adverse effects on the
                                                                                                                                                                  You can find the application and a digital version of the               you will see that the deadline is often
        materials we use to build our homes; we have both excessive moisture and sun exposure to contend with which can wreak havoc on our
                                                                                                                                                                  paint book at RedmondRidgeROA.com.                                      many months away.
        home’s exterior surfaces when not properly maintained. Without proper maintenance, coatings can break down allowing moisture to pene-
        trate and increasing the risk of rot behind your siding, possibly causing structural damage. Nothing is more frustrating than spending your
        hard-earned income on repairs that could have been avoided with proper upkeep; ignoring the need for a re-paint can end up costing you                                                                                            Don’t wait till the last
        heartache and unplanned expenses.                                                                                                                Hire the Best Contractor Not Just the Cheapest                                   minute to paint!
        It can be overwhelming to be a homeowner, and knowing when to paint is often overlooked. On average, most homes should be repainted              When selecting a contractor, there are several important things to consid-       Do not procrastinate when you get a
        every 8-12 years, yet there are several tell-tale signs that your home is ready for a ‘fresh coat’: fading, excessive surface moss or mildew     er. First, you’ll want to make sure that they are licensed, bonded and in-       notice to paint! Painting your home
        and cracks in the siding need to be carefully evaluated with a plan for correction. Any signs of moisture damage, including bubbles or peeling   sured, and you may want to utilize the many online resources available to        can take months to plan, find a con-
        paint with exposed wood, softening or rot need to be addressed immediately to prevent further damage. It is also important to evaluate the       check ratings and reviews. Gather all of your questions and concerns prior       tractor, and get paint schemes ap-
        seals around your windows and exterior doors, as poorly sealed areas can increase your energy consumption and expenses. These tips               to meeting your contractor and make sure they are addressed before you           proved. If you wait till the last minute,
        also apply to other exterior surfaces on your property including, decks, fences, arbors and more. Curb appeal is not just for ‘looks’; if your   proceed. During the peak season (April through October), contractors can         you could miss the deadline and incur
        home exterior is looking shabby, it is time to consider repainting for resilience as-well-as beauty.                                                                                                                              unnecessary compliance fines.
                                                                                                                                                           “During the peak season (April through October), contractors can
                                                                                                                                                           be very busy; try to plan ahead and schedule your paint work                   While we do work with residents who
                                                                                                                                                           before the season begins, especially if you are working within a               request extensions, those requests
        Choosing the Right Paint                                                                                                                           deadline.”                                                                     should be within a few weeks to a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          month of time from the original re-
        Choosing the right paint for your project is important and there are                                                                                                                                                              quest. Residents who wait too long
        many product options available. By choosing a premium paint prod-                                                                                be very busy; try to plan ahead and schedule your paint work before the          often can’t find contractors who can
        uct, you’ll extend the life of your paint job; premium products have                                                                             season begins, especially if you are working within a deadline. As a general     get the work done before the weather
        many added benefits such as better resins and UV blockers which                                                                                  rule, you should get 2 to 3 estimates for your project so you can compare        turns bad again. We have precious
        improve gloss and color retention, to reduce fading and ensure that                                                                              costs. In the estimate, the contractor should be able to supply you with a       few months of fantastic weather here
        you get the most from your investment.                                                                                                           detailed scope of work and a warranty (if offered). Most importantly, make       in the Pacific Northwest and you are
                                                                                                                                                         sure to trust your intuition when making your choice and don’t let it become     not the only homeowners looking for
                                                                                                                                                         misguided by penny-pinching euphoria; remember that your lowest bid can          a contractor during those months!
                                                                                                                                                         sometimes become your most expensive mistake.                                    Plan ahead and book your contractor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          early!
                                                                                                                                                         Maintaining your home’s exterior is easier than you think, and painting is
          Article provided by Adam Masterjohn, Sales Representative, Sherwin
                                                                                                                                                         the quickest, most cost-effective way to do so. A fresh re-paint instantly in-
                  Williams Company, Redmond Way, sherwin-williams.com                                                                                    creases your home’s value and the aesthetic appeal of your neighborhood.
                                                                                                                                                         By keeping your home repainted on schedule, you will protect your biggest
                                                                                                                                                         investment, reduce unwanted expenses, save time and alleviate stress.

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Tips for Keeping a Roof Over
HOME/GARDEN

                                 Your Head (literately)
                                 Roofs are one of the most important (and most         Monitor Moss
                                 expensive) items on your home. They are de-           Left to grow unhindered, moss will damage
                                 signed to be tough, but if neglected, they can        roofs of all kinds — including asphalt, wood,
                                 fail and cause thousands of dollars in repairs.       and concrete. Moss grows between shingles.
                                 There are simple things you can do each year          Over time, it will bulk up and actually lift the
                                 to help protect your roofs.                           shingles away from the roof, allowing water to
                                                                                       get inside. Plus, the moss itself holds water.
                                 Inspect Your Shingles                                 Leaks and wood rot usually follow not far be-
                                 Check your shingles EVERY YEAR — especial-            hind. You’ll have to scrub the moss away (or
                                 ly after the stormy weather months. Remember:         hire someone to do it) to prevent damage. So
                                 It’s not just wind and wet that can damage your       keep a close eye on moss!
                                 roof. Ultraviolet light from the sun’s rays can
                                 also wreak havoc over time. So be sure to ex-         Insulate/Ventilate
                                 amine your shingles as a regular part of your         A roof that’s properly and comprehensively in-
                                 roof inspections to ensure they’re still installed    sulated and ventilated is less likely to be at the
                                 properly and functioning as they should.              mercy of excess moisture, which can lead to rot.
                                                                                       Have your attic inspected to verify that you have       NOW ENROLLING!
                                 Trim Branches                                         the right — and the right amount — of insula-
                                 If you have trees with overhanging branches,          tion. It’s actually possible for an attic to “sweat.”
                                 have them trimmed before the winter sets in.          How? Warm air will rise, contact the cold, inside
                                 Heavy snow, wind, ice and other natural phe-          plywood of the roof and create condensation,
                                 nomena can whip branches around or pull them          which leads to mold growth and rotting plywood.
                                 from the tree completely, causing damage to the       Make sure vents are allowing for the proper
                                 root and the structures on top of it.                 amount of air circulation. Properly insulated
                                                                                       roofs can also help prevent ice dams. (See be-
                                                                                       low.) Conversely, an improperly ventilated roof
                                 Unclog Gutters                                        will make your home even hotter in the summer.
                                 Clogged gutters can lead to rotting wood and          If your attic doesn’t have enough balanced air
                                 damaged wall paint. Clogged gutters can also          flow, that hot air has nowhere to go, and it’s go-
                                 overflow with so many leaves, bugs, and debris        ing to get hot during summer months. Properly
                                 that the rain washes up instead of down. Over         ventilated roofs will also save you money on
                                 time, the water can damage the roof and the           your electric bill since your AC unit won’t have
                                 support beams that hold it aloft. You can imag-       to work as hard to keep the house cool.
                                 ine the kind of problems that will cause: the ex-
                                 pensive kind! Clean your gutters and cleanouts
                                 heading into the spring and fall seasons.             Prevent Ice Dams
                                                                                       Speaking of which, roofs are susceptible to ice
                                                                                       dams after heavy snowfall. Warm air in the attic
                                 Caulk the Flashings                                   causes the roof itself to warm up, melting the
                                 Flashings are those strips of metal (usually          snow. Those rivulets of water then refreeze
                                 aluminum, galvanized metal, or lead) that run         when they reach colder portions of the roof
                                 along roof edges or joints. Flashing is neces-        and — voila! — ice dams. Next thing you know,
                                 sary to divert water or to keep water out of tricky   additional meltwater gets trapped and starts
                                 areas that shingles can’t cover, such as roof         to seep through the roof, staining ceilings and
                                 penetrations where the bathroom and kitchen           peeling paint. To prevent ice dams, go back
                                 pipes/vents extend through the surface of the         and recheck your insulation and ventilation to
                                 roof. Flashing is also used near walls, skylights,    make sure that your attic stays cool enough in
                                 and chimneys, and valleys. Depending on how           the winter to keep ice dams from forming in the
                                 they were installed, flashing can rust, crack,        first place.
                                 lift, or separate, meaning that a vital piece of
                                 roof protection is no longer functioning properly.
                                 Consider sealing the flashing with caulk at the
                                                                                               Tips from Pacific West Roofing, LLC
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