Your roof’s greatest enemy is extreme weather. Let too much snow sit on it and you risk the build up of ice dams. It can weigh down the roof and cause expensive damage to your home. Stop it from the get go by doing the following:
Use a roof rake
Having a roof rake on hand is an easy way to remove snow quickly and safely. With a roof rake, you are able to extend a shovel across your roof and pull down snow smoothly. Make sure the roof rake you get, features rollers that help prevent shingle damage. You want to make sure the blade never touches the roof’s surface. Do not forget to wear a hat! You don’t want to end up pulling the snow right on top of you. Source: Tips.AceHardware
Allow a thin layer of snow to cover the roof’s surface
Leave a thin coat of snow on the roof to protect your roof surface from damage. Though it may seem a little counterintuitive, this practice will keep you from having to replace hundreds of shingles in the spring. You won’t be able to see fully see the roof, so just use your best judgment when leaving a snow coat.
Use tools to crack chunks of snow, and check the gutters
For removing deep crusts, icy or heavy snow, you can use a snow cutter, a specialized tool that can breakup tougher chunks.
Be sure to check your gutters and your rain spouts as well. Snow pileups here can be just as damaging to your home. Source: DoItYourself
Let the pros handle the task
For safety reasons, we recommend letting a professional remove snow from your roof for cases when a rake won’t cut it. This is especially critical if you have a flat roof that requires shoveling or heavy snowfall that needs a snowblower.
Roof snow removal services are less expensive than you might think—especially when you consider emergency costs for slipping and falling or the kind of damage your home could sustain if the roof collapses. Source: Safewise
Welcome the New Year with a peaceful mind as you stay safe and warm inside your home while we take care of your roofing and gutter needs this winter. Call us for a free estimate!
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains Ltd.
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
