How will winter weather affect your roofing?

Nov 28

Your home may be affected by changes in the seasons just as your body. Your home will tensile in cold weather, the same as your body is able to do in warm weather. It's wintertime and it's the perfect time to think about what you can do to get your home ready for winter. Review the following information if you've ever wondered about how winter weather impacts the roof of your home in particular. From ice to snow to general cold, we've covered several of the variables that can affect your roof.

The ice is being destroyed

Ice damming can be as terrifying as it sounds and can pose a significant danger to your roof during winter. It happens when the warmth of your house and the scorching sun's rays melt snow and ice off your roof. While this may seem to be an ideal thing to do, it can create serious problems because the melting water that is escaping from the roof will begin to freeze and move towards the edge of your roof. This refreezing creates a dam that stops further meltwater from draining off your roof, causing icicles (large ones) to form. This causes gutters, eaves, and shingles to be ripped down. Make sure your roof has been properly ventilated to allow warm air to leave and cool air to enter your attic.

Condensation within the Attic

As mentioned previously, a properly vented roof will keep you safe from freezing dams. Solid roofing vents can prevent attic condensation. If the roof of your home is experiencing the formation of ice dams or a significant accumulation of snow, the warm air rising through your home is likely to collide with your cold roof deck within the attic. This could cause moisture problems that are not beneficial to your home. You can combat this issue by installing a metal roofing system or by enhancing your roof's venting system.

Water Stress

As you will observe, winter elements appear in a variety of types. In this article, we'll break it down into three major elements that affect your roof in the winter: snow, water, and ice. Snow can build up to levels of up to several feet, placing unneeded stress on your roof's load-bearing capabilities. This could cause cracks around doors and windows as well as a bowing ceiling and the roof may collapse. Ice damming, new spots of water leakage, and other dangers could be caused by this. The best way to prevent these issues is by ensuring that your roof is in good order.

Wind-related damage caused by wind

Another important factor to consider is the direction of the wind when thinking about the possibility of roof damage. In winter, some of the strongest windstorms occur, resulting in the shingles being blown away and shattered or gone missing. If you're aware that your location is susceptible to strong windstorms (or even if it isn't), invest in high-quality roofing that is able to stand up to winds of up to 110 mph.

Manor roofing will help make sure that your roof and home can withstand the changing seasons. Our premium metal roofing can resist hurricane-force winds, and when combined with our vents for roofs made of metal, your home will last. Contact us today to arrange a comprehensive roof inspection.

How will winter weather affect your roofing?

The ice is being destroyed

Condensation within the Attic

Water Stress

Wind-related damage caused by wind