Roof Management During Winter

Winter in Colorado brings some picturesque vistas and scenes, but you also have to deal with low temperatures and potentially heavy snow and ice. You want to make sure that you avoid the many chances for your roof to get damaged or impacted. A key asset in your arsenal here is an upkeep schedule. Here are some of the key tips you want to consider while planning roof maintenance in Denver.

Starting With Inspection

Personal and professional inspection is key during winter.

With all the different things that come with maintaining a roof, it’s a good idea to make sure that you begin and end with regular inspection. To a certain extent, you can do this on your own. Just wait every week or so to look for clear damage like missing shingles, debris, ice dams, or anything hanging or looking off. The key is to approach problems before they end up damaging your roof and home. However, you still do want to work with professional inspectors as well. Professionals, in these cases, can identify roof sections that have a weak structure, or could pose a larger issue later on. They can also help recommend repairs.

Snow And Debris

During an inspection, it’s a good idea to try and see how much snow your roof can take. Not all roofs are created equal in this regard. Granted, even if a room can take some snow or hail, you want to work ahead of time to get rid of excess debris and snow. There are a few reasons for this, like ice dams. When snow melts, it ends up creating an ice dam, potentially damaging your home and roof. Snow is also quite heavy, as much as 18 pounds per cubic foot. Combine this with the weight of debris and ice, and your roof could be taking a lot of weight.

With Horn Brothers Roofing, it’s just that much easier for you to handle these various tasks and steps. Our team provides the best commercial and residential roof installation in Denver. Contact us today for a consultation.