WINTER ROOFING

Snow can build up on any roof, but tends to do so more on flat or low-sloped roofs. If snow is not removed, drifts can become several feet tall. The weight of snow on your roof can both lead to structural damage and increase the risk of ice damming, which is dangerous to people walking around your home. We remove snow drifts from your roof to protect your home and your safety.

In addition to snow removal, we also provide ice dam removal. When snow is left to accumulate on your roof, it covers your roof's ventilation system, allowing heat to build up in your attic. This heat warms your roof's decking and melts the snow on top of your home. As the melted snow flows down the roof, it refreezes near your gutters where the temperature is lower. It accumulates and backs up right at the edge of your home, sending water dripping through your roofing system into your ceilings and walls.

We install roof-mounted heat cables to create a drainage system for melting snow, which safely eliminates icicles and ice damming. By having our team of roofing contractors in New Hampshire install heat cables, you can avoid having costly repairs if water begins to leak into your roofing system.

Insulation repels water vapor, which helps minimize damage caused by heat and moisture, like wood rot, mold, and more. We can install or improve your attic insulation in the winter to prevent ice damming and the damage it can cause.

When we run our heating system in the winter, the warm air rises to the attic and meets cold air, which creates moisture. Without adequate attic ventilation, this moisture causes condensation to form in your roof's decking, which leads to wood rot and structural damage. Proper ventilation allows excess moisture to escape while pulling in fresh air, preventing ice damming by keeping your attic at a consistent temperature. As with attic insulation, we can upgrade or install insulation in your attic.

Snow buildup, ice damming, and inadequate attic insulation and ventilation can all eventually lead to roof leaks. These leaks most often occur in valleys, penetrations, and eaves. We recommend getting a roof inspection before the winter storm season hits to ensure that these areas are watertight. When you contact us for a roof inspection, we can also assess the condition of your attic ventilation and insulation and how prepared your roof is to withstand winter weather. Additionally, our team is always ready to provide roof leak repair and general snow and ice-related roof repairs.