How to maintain your roof in winter?
With the cold season slowly coming up, it’s important to think about taking care of your roof in winter, to avoid unpleasant surprises. Here are some tips to follow to prevent, rather than cure!
A few simple gestures can help preserve your roof in winter.
Analyze the condition of your roof
Start by analyzing your roof in the fall or spring, looking for missing or damaged shingles. It will be important to replace them before winter arrives, before even thinking about the aesthetic appearance and paint choices of the roof.
Clean the gutters
It is also recommended to check the condition of your gutters. Be sure to clean them thoroughly and remove any debris that may be clogging the water drainage path. Poor drainage can significantly increase the risk of ice dams forming causing the gutter to deform. It can also result in large amounts of snow being collected, which creates a risk of rot along the soffits and eaves.
Remove snow from your roof
We can never say it enough, regularly removing snow from your roof is super important to avoid excessive accumulation of snow or ice. Typically, a roof can support a load of 20 lbs per square foot. In concrete terms, this corresponds to:
- 4 feet of fresh snow;
- 2 feet of compacted snow;
- 4 inches of ice.
If it is exceeded, there is a risk of weakening. We advise you to clear snow from your roof ideally when the weather conditions are favorable, using a telescopic shovel or a roof rake.
Call on an expert
Not surprisingly, calling on an expert can avoid injuries or unfortunate situations. This is the person best placed to advise you and analyse the condition of your flooring.
In short, properly preparing your roof for cold weather prevents air and water infiltration that can cause damage to your home and saves money. Remember to contact the professionals at Toitures Urbi, they will be able to answer your questions and your needs.
