Heavy Snow Load Damages Roof of Keewatin Home?

2/13/2024 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours daily in Itasca County.

Our local Bemidji, Grand Rapids, and Hibbing teams are leaders in storm damage restoration services in Keewatin. Allowing snow to accumulate on rooftops can lead to various problems and is generally not advisable for several reasons.

The weight of accumulated snow can place an enormous load on the roof structure, exceeding its design capacity. This excess weight can result in structural damage, including roof collapses or compromised integrity, leading to costly repairs or even endangering the occupants.

Snow melts during the day and refreezes at night, encouraging the formation of ice dams along the roof's eaves. These ice dams can obstruct proper drainage, causing water to back up under the shingles and leak into the interior of the building. This water infiltration can damage ceilings, walls, insulation, and electrical systems, leading to costly repairs and mold issues.

Additionally, the constant presence of snow on the roof can contribute to poor insulation efficiency, making it harder and more expensive to heat the building. Snow on the roof can act as an insulator, preventing proper heat transfer through the roof and increasing heating costs during the winter months.

To discourage property damage from snow load accumulation, snow should be removed routinely from rooftops to prevent structural damage, ice dam formation, and energy inefficiency, ultimately protecting the integrity and longevity of the building.

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