5 Residential Roofing Issues Commonly Seen in the Winter

It goes without saying that the winter weather can be difficult for your residential roofing system as the conditions that are prevalent during the season can cause major wear and tear on your roof. Naturally, this brings a few problems to your roof and as a homeowner, it’s important that you know what these issues are.

Here, Deschutes Roofing & Insulation, the pros to approach when you plan to have seamless gutters installed in your home, reveals five residential roofing issues that you need to look out for this winter.

Falling Tree Limbs – Overgrown tree limbs in your property can be hazardous to your roofing system. This is because not only can they scrape the surface of the roof but also because the moment they accumulate too much snow, the branches can snap and fall on your roof. This can cause damage that can lead to leaks in your home.

Strong Winds – The winter season is often accompanied by strong winds and at times, these winds can be strong enough to loosen your shingles and blow them off from the system itself entirely. If you notice various parts of your roof on the ground, contact a professional as soon as possible to get the roofing repairs done.

Condensation – Condensation on your roof is a definite possibility during the winter due to the warm air connecting to the cold surface of the roof. This, in turn, can encourage mold and mildew growth in your home, which can damage its interior structure in the process.

Ice Dams and Icicles – Ice dams is the accumulation of ice and water on the roofing system itself and under the shingles and can be caused by several factors, such as poor insulation and ventilation. Unfortunately, ice dams can cause the water behind it to back up and seep into the cracks of your home’s exterior, once again leading to structural damage. As for icicles, on the other hand, its weight can not only cause damage to your roof but if they fall, they can also prove to be a hazard to yourself and your household members.

How to Prevent These Issues

Luckily for homeowners, it is possible for these issues to be prevented ahead of time. All you have to do is conduct the necessary maintenance procedures before the winter season even arrives. Before fall ends, make sure to have your trees trimmed and your roof’s ventilation improved to prevent many of these issues from ever occurring. However, if you notice that the ice dam, shingles blow off, and condensation issues are recurring problems, it might be best to consider replacing the old roof with a better one before winter.

Planning to install a seamless gutter in your home? Turn to Deschutes Roofing & Insulation. When it comes to roof repair and replacement services, we are the number one roofing company to approach. Give us a call at (541) 728-0004 or fill out our contact form to get a free estimate.

We were very pleased with our service. We got three different estimates and we went with Deschutes Roofing. We also had a personal recommendation from friends. The roof was actually installed very quickly and efficiently. The crew was very … read more Response from business owner Deborah, I enjoyed meeting with you today for the final inspection. Thank you so much for the kind review. We appreciate your business!

Deborah M.

We had an excellent experience with Carlos and the team at Deschutes Roofing. Dave conducted a thorough inspection of our roofing needs, answered our questions, and provided a detailed appraisal with a range of options. Laurie provided … read more Response from business owner Kris, thank you for your kind compliments. We appreciate your business and really enjoyed working with you!

Kris B.

Very professional. Recommend them highly. Prompt, well done. Response from business owner Thanks, Jo!

Jo U.

Had winter damage due to heavy snow. Then an inspection of my roof revealed defects when installed by original roofer. Carlos was very responsive to my needs and required repairs were completed quickly.

Michael M.

Thanks to Deschutes Roofing Co. for a smooth and proffesional job done. Between scheduling flexibility and consideration of conditions, Carlos and his crew felt like family

David P.

We got in touch with Carlos on a Saturday desperate for help with our ice dams, as we had water actively running into the house. He got a crew together for us the next day.

Barbrina D.

Needed some minor roof and gutter repairs for which Deschutes Roofing was perfect. Excellent evaluation of problems followed up by reasonable price and good work. Pleasant to work with and on time as well.

Cat B.