Prevent Your Roof from Collapsing this Winter
The first snow of the Season has made its way to the Lake! Although that fluffly white blanket seems like a beautiful gift of nature, the snow can cause major problems for your roof. To avoid a roof collapse and costly roof repairs at the Lake of the Ozarks , take the time to remove the snow now. Here's a breakdown of Winter roof protection from HomeSessive.com : Snow-Covered Roof Dangers Snow may seem light, but it actually holds a lot of weight. Think about when you make a snow ball or snowman, that packed snow can be quite heavy. The weight increases when rain, ice and sleet are added to the snow mixture. On an average sized roof, just two feet of snow can be the equivalent of 38,000 lbs or 19 tons! That massive amount of weight puts stress on your roof, weakening its structure. In addition to the weight, the melting of the snow can cause water seepage, leading to rot, destruction of insulation, attic flooding, ruined gutters and even damage...