Roof Repairs
Roof repairs on all types of roofing systems are also available through Commercial Restorations.
We also offer a free roof inspection as part of our gutter cleaning services
, so if there are any problems we can find them and fix them before they cause interior damages!
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No one likes to hear about a possible roof repair but, having an early warning from us can save you thousands of dollars in interior repairs. This way our clients can make sure they are prepared for what nature may bring before it brings it inside the property! Our fees for this vary depending on the pitch of the roof so contact our office at 1-800-787-0062 for a free estimate.
Roof replacements or major reconstruction work is available through one of our affiliates. Contact our office for a referral at 1-800-787-0062.
Ice dam removal
Ice dams are usually caused by improper ventilation in the attic. This causes warmer areas in your attic then the snow begins to melt, even when the outside temperature is well below freezing. When the accumulated snow on your roof starts melting it runs down your roof underneath the snow until it reaches a "colder" section and it begins to freeze again creating an ice dam. These colder areas are usually above the soffits or in valleys and gutters.
Cleaning the gutters on your home can help prevent ice dams from occurring as quickly but they can still occur. The gutters will be just as cold as it is outside and in some cases, full of frozen debris. So even if you don't have a soffit for the water to re-freeze in, the melted water will most likely re-freeze when flowing into the gutters.
What is An ice dam?
An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms at the edge of the roof, usually at the gutters or soffit. The water then backs up behind the ice dam and creates a pool of water. This pool of water can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other areas.
WARNING!
Performing ice dam removal is risking personal injury and damage to the roof. Always contact professionals with roofing experience to carry out this job.
Immediate action: Remove snow and ice dam from the roof, this eliminates one of the ingredients necessary for the formation of another ice dam. Use a roof rake and push broom to remove snow and the ice dam, but it may damage the roofing if done by an inexperienced contractor.
Also remember, do not use water to melt the snow!
