What You Need To Know About Protecting Your Roof System This Winter

Snowy RoofThe onset of winter can bring with it the onset of potential problems for your roof system. To help you keep up with necessary maintenance and stay informed about the dangers that winter can bring, we found 5 great articles chock-full of useful information.

Protect Your Home And Roof From Snow And Ice Damage

 This informative piece from TotalHousehold.com is all about how the weight of snow and ice can affect your roof system. This article also touches on the dangers of ice dams, which are a major concern during the winter months.

 

Should You Cover Roof Vents In The Winter?

While initially this article seems like the beginning of a “How To” piece, this EHow article is in fact about what NOT to do and why you shouldn’t do it.

 

Home Solutions: Ice Dams

To learn more about the effects of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring this article from Energy STAR lays out a useful diagnosis checklist along with important energy information pertaining to your home’s building envelope.

 

Winter Gutter Maintenance

 This HGTV article outlines the gutter maintenance musts during the winter season and covers everything from the dangers of clogged gutters to inspection tips.

 

Are Icicles A Sign Of An Ice Dam?

AllState takes on this common question and provides more beneficial information about ice dams, how they originate, how to get rid of them and most importantly how to prevent them for good.

 

If you’re concerned about any of these winter problems affecting your roof or gutter system, at Elite Roofing we’re experienced in dealing with all of these winter calamities and more. Don’t hesitate to give us a call or click here for a quote!