Articles tagged snow on roof. Sellers Roofing handles Minnesota winter roof issues — ice dams, snow load, ventilation, and insulation — across Saint Paul and the Twin Cities.
Short answer: A roof that leaks during snow melt but stays dry in rain usually has a cold-weather drainage problem, not only a simple hole. Melting snow moves slowly, backs up behind ice or frozen drains, and can slip under seams, flashing, or roof edges. On commercial roofs, thaw cycles also expose hidden moisture paths…
Yes. Heavy snow can cover wind-lifted seams, bent edge metal, loose flashing, and small punctures until thaw exposes them. On commercial roofs, the first clear sign may show up in spring as interior leaks, wet insulation, or shifted membrane. That’s why winter storm damage often needs photos, temporary dry-in, and a focused post-thaw inspection. When…
Yes. Roof snow removal can tear shingles or flashing when crews scrape too hard, use the wrong tool, or work on cold, brittle material. The risk is highest at edges, seams, vents, and old repairs. Careful, layered removal lowers the chance of roof snow removal damage on commercial buildings and mixed roof systems. Snow puts…
Asphalt shingle freeze-thaw damage from the freeze-thaw cycle usually shows up as shingle cracking in tabs, curling edges, lifted corners, blistering, and granule loss creating bald spots. The damage often clusters near eaves, valleys, and shaded slopes, because trapped moisture undergoes expansion and contraction, freezing and expanding to slowly break the shingle surface apart. Key…
Usually, yes, Minnesota insurance may cover ice dam damage if the loss is sudden and the policy covers resulting water damage. It often pays for interior water damage and related roof repairs, but not routine maintenance or preventive ice removal. Claims get harder when poor insulation, weak ventilation, drainage issues, or long-term neglect helped cause…
Most commercial roofs in Minnesota can handle routine winter snow, but roof snow load becomes risky when snow turns wet, drifts pile up in one area, drains freeze, or storms stack up before melting happens. In Minnesota, code-based roof design loads are often tied to regional ground snow loads (commonly 35 psf south, 42 psf…
Ice dams in Saint Paul, MN, buildings usually form when heat loss causes melting snow on the roof, the meltwater runs to a colder edge, then refreezes into a ridge that traps more water. Ice dam prevention comes down to stopping heat loss, improving ventilation and drainage, and removing snow safely. A professional roofer should…
[lwptoc] When the snow starts to fall in St. Paul and the Twin Cities area, it’s time to start thinking about your roof. Snow accumulation may not seem like an immediate threat, but as it continues to build up, it gets heavier and heavier. Even a newer roof can only take so much extra weight!…
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