Large amounts of snow on a roof can cause damage. During the day when the sun shines on your roof the snow melts. This is all good until the temperatures plummet in the evening hours and the melting snow freezes. This causes ice dams and may cause water to leak through your roof and cause damage to your house.
Additionally, if your roof has a large amount of snow on it, the weight of the snow can cause structural damage to your roof.
We provide same day roof shoveling & ice dam removal. With our experience installing and repairing roofs you can rest assured that your roof will be in good hands.
Why Snow Accumulation On A Roof Tends To Be A Problem
People often wonder if they need to go up on their roof and remove snow. They wish to know how many inches should be allowed to accumulate before they do something about it. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy answer to this question. Many factors play a role in structural failures due to a build up on snow on a roof. This includes the slope of the roof, it's shape, how it was constructed, the exposure of the roof to wind, how the roof has been maintained and what type of snow is accumulating on the roof, according to FEMA. …show more content…
As a result, snow will likely need to be removed from this roof before one on a home that was recently built. When snow is followed up by rain, the snow may need to be removed also, as this puts additional strain on the roof. If there is any doubt, it's best to call in a company specializing in snow removal to ensure no problems
Additionally, if your roof has a large amount of snow on it, the weight of the snow can cause structural damage to your roof.
We provide same day roof shoveling & ice dam removal. With our experience installing and repairing roofs you can rest assured that your roof will be in good hands.
Why Snow Accumulation On A Roof Tends To Be A Problem
People often wonder if they need to go up on their roof and remove snow. They wish to know how many inches should be allowed to accumulate before they do something about it. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy answer to this question. Many factors play a role in structural failures due to a build up on snow on a roof. This includes the slope of the roof, it's shape, how it was constructed, the exposure of the roof to wind, how the roof has been maintained and what type of snow is accumulating on the roof, according to FEMA. …show more content…
As a result, snow will likely need to be removed from this roof before one on a home that was recently built. When snow is followed up by rain, the snow may need to be removed also, as this puts additional strain on the roof. If there is any doubt, it's best to call in a company specializing in snow removal to ensure no problems