Four Roof Tips for Winter

Preparing Your Roof for Winter & Snow

We have freezing-cold temperatures and more snow in the forecast. It’s a good time for some winter weather roof tips so your roof can withstand winter weather in Colorado. So, before winter, or a big snow, there some things you can do to prepare your roof.

Clear Drains

When snow and ice melt, they must drain, so it is imperative that drains and eavestroughs are free of debris. If you have noticed water overflowing from eavestroughs in the past couple of months, that is a clear sign of a drain issue. Contact a reputable roofing company if you need your drains checked.

It is paramount to remember that tree branches above your home will drop leaves onto your roof. Significant amounts of leaves and other foreign materials will collect in overhangs and clog your gutters. Hire a professional roofing company to clean your roof and gutters.

Use Ice Melt Products

If you know that you have problem areas such as based on attic ventilation, heat loss, architecture or drainage, placing ice melt products into the gutter ahead of time is recommended. Know and understand your roofs and surfaces well before buying this type of products. And, don’t forget to check if the product is safe for roofing and aluminum (gutters).

Have Tools Handy

Have a roof plastic rake handy to keep the eves clear. This helps minimize the risk of ice dams formation. Clean upslope a few feet, past where the eve ends.

Contact a Certified Roofer Quickly

If you have discovered a problem with your roof or need, inspections, repairs, and even full roof replacements contact Horn Brothers Roofing as soon as possible. We will take a look at any problems that you may have. It is best to arrive before the temperature gets too low when we lose the sun.

Horn Brothers Roofing is your number one roof company in Colorado. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Call us at (303) 274-1111 for more information.