Owning a home doesn’t just require you to take care of the interior. To ensure your family’s safety as well as that of your property, you also need to protect your home’s exterior.

Experts from GAF offer tips on how homeowners can get their roofs ready for the cold winter.

– Check your roof framing structure and see if it needs repair.

– Inspect the gutters and make sure you remove all the branches, leaves and other debris.

– Make sure that all your gutters are tight and secure to avoid overflow.