09 Jan 3 Common Roofing Issues You’re Likely To See This Winter
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by johnlitton
Where we live, Greenville / Spartanburg South Carolina, the winter is undoubtedly a wonderful time of year. It doesn’t get too cold but we know that friends and partners around the northern states have to deal with much colder temperatures than we do here is Greenville or even Spartanburg.
If you’re a homeowner then you have a roof over your head. And during the winter months, you’re likely to see roofing issues arise if you haven’t taken the proper maintenance precautions to prepare. You can view this list of 6 ways you can prepare your roof for the winter
here.
3 Common Roofing Issues You’re Likely To See This Winter
Greenville SC – Spartanburg SC – Upstate Area and More … This winter will be remembered!
1. Ice dams – The most common cold weather problem you’re likely to see on your roof are ice dams. Ice dams typically form when the upper part of the roof is warm enough to melt snow and the eaves are cold enough to cause the runoff to freeze into icicles. The warmth on your roof comes from the air from inside the house seeping into the attic and heating it up. The water from the melting snow runs to the eaves where the roof is not heated and begins to re-freeze the pool of water on the eave of your roof and create what is commonly known as an ice dam. it.The problem is, there is seldom a quick fix for ice dams. You can try calcium chloride or rock salt to melt the ice. If you use a mechanical means to remove it (chisels, picks, etc.), you’re probably going to damage the roof.
2. Condensation – Condensation is also a major winter issue for your home and more particularly — your roof. Condensation occurs when warm, moist air hits a cold surface, i.e. air from your house’s interior hitting the bottom side of the cold roof deck. When you begin to accumulate condensation on your roof it can lead to a moisture build up in the areas of your roof that are not properly sealed and tightened up.
3. Water damage – With the build up of both ice dams and condensation, it is possible and depending on how much of each you experience on your roof, it may even be likely that you will find some water damage on your roof or it may cause roof leaks to occur in your home.
A common question that comes from homeowners when these issues come up in the winter is whether or not a roof can be replaced in such cold weather. You can roof in cold weather so long as it’s dry and above 40 degrees. Most manufacturers state specific requirements about what temperatures their materials can be installed in. For the most part, all manufacturers recommend a roofing temperature of at least 40 degrees or more. It is possible to install roofs in temperatures less than 40 but extra precautions are needed.
If you need help assessing your roofing needs this winter — please contact us here for your free roof evaluation.
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