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3 signs that your roof is failing in the cold winter months

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  • 30 Jan, 2023

3 signs that your roof is failing in the cold winter months

Winter is coming, and it's a good time to check your roof for signs of damage. Final Touch knows that cold weather, ice, and snow can wreak havoc on homes in Northeast Ohio this time of year. Here are 3 things that indicate you may need a repair:
 

1.     Ice on the roof

Ice on the roof is a sign that your roof is failing. When water freezes, it expands and can cause leaks to form. This can damage your ceiling as well as potentially causing structural damage to your home. In addition, ice dams may form on top of your shingles when temperatures drop below freezing at night but rise above freezing during the day (this is called daily cycle). These ice dams are dangerous because they put extra pressure on roofs when melting occurs during warmer weather--potentially leading them to collapse under their own weight!
 

2.     Snow on the roof

Snow on the roof is a sign that your roof is failing. If you have snow on your roof, it's important to know what it means and how to deal with it.

Snow on the roof can be dangerous because of ice dams, which occur when melted snow refreezes as it runs down overhangs or other protrusions on your house and then freezes again as it hits cold air coming from below. This creates a dam around those areas of contact between warm air inside your home and cold outside air--and this can cause leaks in those places where water collects behind these dams. In fact, damage caused by ice dams was responsible for over $1 billion worth of repairs during 2017 alone!

You might also notice that there are small puddles around some vents in winter months; this is another sign that something's wrong with your venting system or insulation level (or both). Either way: call an expert immediately if either one occurs!

 

3.     Melting snow and ice dripping off the roof

Melting snow and ice dripping off the roof can cause water damage. If you see water dripping from your roof, it's best to call a professional immediately. The longer you wait, the more likely this problem will get worse and lead to leaks or mold growth inside your house.

The same goes for any cracks in the fascia board around windows or doors--these can also let in moisture that may lead to rotting wood frames over time (which is bad news).

 

Winter is coming, make sure your roof is safe.

If you live in a climate with severe winters, it's important to check your roof for any signs of damage or leakage. Winter can be especially hard on roofs as freezing rain can cause cracks in shingles and even lead them to fall off completely.

If you notice any leaks or other damage on your roof, contact the professionals at Final Touch immediately so that they can repair things before the damage gets too bad.

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