
Effective Commercial Roof Maintenance Strategies
February 27, 2025
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It’s the middle of winter and you’re probably dealing with snow on a daily basis. While snow can be beautiful to look at, it can also be damaging to your roof.
In this blog post, we will discuss 10 tips to protect your roof from snow damage. Follow these tips and you can rest assured that your roof will stay in good condition all winter long!
Snow can definitely cause damage to your roof, especially if it’s not cleared off regularly. The weight of the snow can cause the shingles to freeze and crack, which can lead to water infiltration and other problems. In addition, snow that accumulates on the eave’s troughs can add extra weight and cause the edge of the roof to sag.
If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, it’s important to take steps to protect your roof from damage. Follow these tips and you can rest assured that your roof will stay in good condition all winter long!
This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on the individual situation. In general, snow that stays on your roof can be good or bad, depending on how much weight it adds and whether there is any water infiltration.
If the snow is adding a lot of extra weight and causing damage, then it’s not good. But if there’s no snow buildup or water infiltration, then the snow may help to insulate your home against heat loss.
Snow that stays on your roof can cause damage in two ways: it adds extra weight and can lead to water infiltration. The snow itself is not heavy enough to collapse a roof, but if it accumulates over time and the snow is not removed, the extra weight can cause the roof to sag.
In addition, snow that stays on your roof can melt and seep into the home through cracks or missing shingles. This can lead to water damage inside your home. It’s important to remove snow from your roof regularly to prevent these problems.
If you have any questions about snow damage or how to protect your roof from snow, please give us a call! We would be happy to help.
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