With winter on the horizon, snow, ice and more potential problems are coming too. Many residents will find that their residential or commercial roof has been damaged.
If your home is damaged by Mother Nature this winter, your first thought might be to research roofing in Philadelphia and make sure to choose a material that can withstand the dangers of snowstorms. If you need repairs this winter, consider these four maintenance tips to keep your roof and your family safe all winter long.
1. Clean Your Gutters
Gutters and drainpipes rid your roof of water as snow and ice melts. If the gutters are clogged, the water will compile and remain. This scenario can be very dangerous under freezing temperatures. Frozen downspouts and gutters can cause leaks in your building while damaging your drainage system.
2. Inspect Your Roof
If your roof is structurally sound and has been inspected recently, it should be able to withstand even major snowfalls without a hitch. Compromised roofs, on the other hand, may not be. Look for these two signs that your roof is probably in trouble:
- Roof sagging in the middle
- Water damage in ceilings or attic
3. Is There Too Much Snow?
Blizzards and major snowstorms can put a lot of snow on your roof. To figure out how much snow is too much snow for your roof to handle, contact us!
4. Stay off the Roof
You might be tempted to remove the snow yourself. Climbing onto a snow-covered roof is a bad idea. One innocent slip could result in an injury or even death.
Even if your home is one story, you need to be careful with tools like roof rakes. A significant amount of snow falling off your roof is dangerous. Make sure your children and pets are inside. Although, we advise you wait for assistance from our residential roofing experts in Philadelphia.
Prepare yourself and your roof for whatever this winter brings by following these simple tips. Please contact us anytime for a free consultation on winter-proofing your roof. Call (215) 550-1014 or fill out a contact form on our website.
