Winters Can Damage Your Roofs–Protect It Today!

Who doesn’t love a white December? Well, your roof, for starters.

Roofers around the world recommend proper roof inspection after extreme weather conditions. No matter how good or expensive your roof is, without proper maintenance, it can’t protect your property.

Whether you have a sloped, flat, or a low slope roof, certain environmental factors can result in damage. This includes heavy rainfall and ice damage.

As an owner, you must check up on the roof before the weather takes its usual nasty turn. Your roof will thank you for it! 

1. Inspect the roof for obvious signs of concern. If you have a steep roof, don’t do this by yourself.

Call in an experienced professional with proper equipment, and one who is trained for fall protection. This inspection should cover loose chimney caps, loose tiles and shingles, and vent covers.

2. On low slope roofs, walking over can help you notice signs. Secure loose flashings and metal trim to prevent moisture and ice from seeping in.

3. Clean the roof by removing leaves and other debris away. Loose objects, including beverage bottles and other containers, must be removed too. Make sure any loose wiring and conduit is collected, secured, supported and moved away as well.

4. Also, ensure roof drainage is unimpeded. If water is allowed to freeze because of a nonfunctional drainage, it will weigh down on your roof. Furthermore, the resulting ice can clog drains, gutters, scuppers, conductor heads and downspouts.

5. Make sure maintenance personnel haven’t left behind any mechanical equipment. This can cause damage to shingles and other roofing material.

6. Trees hanging around the roof are also a source of damage. Wind can cause small branches and leaves to fall over the roof. Trim trees and make sure no branches or leaves are left behind.

7. While you may want to show off your attractive roof lighting, some of the roofing materials may get penetrated by screws, resulting in damage. Avoid decorations that have the potential to clog the drain, increase snow buildup, or penetrate a roofing material.

8. Limit the access to roof to only one or a few individuals. An increase in foot traffic can cause harm too.

9. Snow loads vary from region to region. Roof collapse is becoming more common owing to excessive snow build up. Keep an eye out on the weather and know how much snow is predicted. Remove snow when you can to prevent freeze thaw cycle and roof damage.

10. Snow guards can also be placed on steep roofs. These are specialized devices which retain ice and prevent buildup on the roof.

We offer both installations and roof repair services. Call our residential and commercial roofing company today for excellent roofing services.