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Three Roofing Hazards To Watch Out For This Winter
Francis Biddle • November 30, 2021
Winter has no mercy on anything, such as our faces, fingers, toes, roads, or roofs. Throughout winter, there are often more storms (that pile on several inches or more of snow, depending on where you live), more unrelenting weather conditions, and severe temperature fluctuations. These factors make it challenging for roofs to survive and make it more complicated to repair issues once they occur.
Read on to find the three most prevalent roofing problems that like to appear during winter.
Powerful Wind
The wind is an expert at finding the weak points in things: tree limbs, telephone lines, power generators, and even roofs; if your roof is getting on in years, then there are undoubtedly problems that the wind will discover and exploit. Additionally, the wind will force moisture underneath the shingles, even if your roof is secure; if you leave the moisture unresolved as it sits beneath the shingles, it will cause issues later on.
Typically, the roofs on business buildings manage to stand better in powerful winds because of their flat surfaces. Yet, they are seldom completely flat, so damage to the roof is still a possibility.
Roof coverings may become cracked or damaged in the event of strong gusts. Furthermore, damaged shingles produce an opening for water to get beneath the exterior of the roofing element, raising the chance of leakages and water damage to the wood below.
Incredible Snow
Snow is the backdrop of Christmas memories, many RomComs, snowball fights, and other recreation; however, snow can be significant pain for homeowners trying to keep their roof another year. In addition, if the snow on the roof is not monitored, it can accrue over the winter and ultimately pose a risk for the roof's integrity and put a home at risk.
Various kinds of roofs are constructed to manage varying quantities of weight, but leaving more notable amounts of snowfall to stack up on the roof will unquestionably influence its load-bearing capability. Additionally, a big roof may produce a large abundance of pressure to the roof, compressing the home's insulation and possibly ruining the roof. If left unmonitored, it may result in a total roof collapse.
A few significant symptoms of a roof exceeding its weight limit include, but are not limited to:
- Clamorous popping sounds emitted from it.
- Bending supports.
- Warped beams or planks.
- Any deformity in the walls or ceiling of the home.
Temperature and Weather Changes
Temperature changes are often more significant in size during the winter months, depending on where you live. Therefore, the daytime tends to be considerably warmer than the nighttime, and that recurring temperature fluctuation may cause notable damage to your roof.
As time goes on, your roof's capability to adapt to these temperature fluctuations declines, and ultimately, those endless contractions and expansions can reduce the roof's lifespan. In addition, this issue may expose itself in ways such as joints popping or cracking, seams ripping free, and severed flashings, which are all problematic and costly to fix.
To avoid these, it's imperative that you give our roofing experts
at F&J Builders a call! Our crew will analyze your roof and its quality. Don't worry; we don't advocate for a new roof unless it's necessary! Don't risk leaving yourself out in the cold this winter because of a subpar roof. Give us a call
or fill out our online contact form
today!
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