Watch Out For 4 Common Roof Issues this Winter!
Winter is here and we've already experienced some cold weather at the Lake of the Ozarks. As we've mentioned before, it's important to ensure your roof is in great condition and able to hold up through the winter months. Today, your favorite roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to share with you several winter roof issues that you should keep an eye on this winter. 1) Ice Dams One of the biggest roofing concerns during the winter months is ice dams. An ice dam is the result of an accumulation of ice and water on the roof and under the shingles. They form when the upper areas of a roof are at above-freezing temperatures and the lower-hanging areas are below-freezing. Melting snow and ice runs down the roof and then re-freezes on the edge of the roof and in the gutters. Then water backs up and pools behind the ice dam, causing the possibility of a leak to form. Ice dams can potentially cause major water damage to your home if not addressed early on. ...