SERVPRO Tips: With the cold comes the ice, but don't worry, SERVPRO of Western Lake County is here to help

12/29/2020 (Permalink)

Now that old man winter is here to stay, it's time to think of the snow buildup that is happening on your roof top.  While roofs covered in fresh snow can make a pretty wintery scene, it can also do much damage under the blanket of snow and into your home.  The snow starts to melt and then re-freezes which causes more stress to the roof of your home.   As the ice slowly melts over time, water seeps beneath shingles, under the tar paper, and eventually into the plywood beneath, causing damage to your roof, fascia and soffit.

Ice buildup in your gutters prevents the flow of melted snow to your down spouts for proper drainage. The stacked up ice and snow causes the run off to flow over the lip of your gutters and create long icicles.

Clearing the snow the first 3 to 4 feet of the roof after every snow fall with a roof rake will go a long way in helping to protect your home this winter from the formation of ice dams.

Should you have any water damage to the inside of your home or would like assistance in properly removing of the snow to your roof, please contact SERVPRO for all your needs. 

We are faster to any disaster and ready to make things "Like it never even happened."