A leaky roof is more than just a nuisance, it can lead to serious damage affecting the integrity of your building’s foundation. With spring almost here and the annual “March Snow Dump” right around the corner, February is the perfect time to have your roof inspected and sealed by the professionals!
At Zenith Painting and Coatings, our team is committed to helping you prevent and repair the damage before it’s too late! Here are some common causes of winter roof leaks and what you can do to fix the issues at their core.
A leaky roof is more than just a nuisance, it can lead to serious damage affecting the integrity of your building’s foundation. With spring almost here and the annual “March Snow Dump” right around the corner, February is the perfect time to have your roof inspected and sealed by the professionals!
At Zenith Painting and Coatings, our team is committed to helping you prevent and repair the damage before it’s too late! Here are some common causes of winter roof leaks and what you can do to fix the issues at their core.
Condensation
Condensation is the culprit of most winter leaks. Condensation is simply the result of water in a gaseous state which is being converted to a liquid state as it cools. This happens when warm air rises up from the living space below, and gets trapped in the attic space. In the winter, this warm air is converted into liquid as it comes in contact with the cold underside of your roof.
Condensation leads us to the real winter roof threat, ice dams.
Ice Dams
Condensation leads us to the real winter roof threat, ice dams. If this happens, it means your roof is poorly insulated and lacks proper ventilation. The warm temperatures coming from within the building can cause the snow on your roof to melt and accumulate in your gutters causing ice dams. Ice dams can cause issues when they are repeatedly melted and refrozen. This will cause the freezing water to back up and under the shingles causing leaks.
Pro Tips
- Try using a long roof rake to remove snow from your roof and blow cold air onto the area of the roof that is leaking in your attic using a box fan. This will help the collected moisture freeze in its tracks once and for all! Eventually, you will need to deal with the ice dam but this is better handled by a professional.
- If you try to hammering or chiseling it away yourself, you can actually cause more damage to your roof! Roofing professionals have specialized equipment to melt the ice dams without causing harm to the rest of your roof.
- To prevent future ice dams, have your roof insulated and sealed by a professional.
Get your leaky roof fixed before spring, call Zenith today!
If you believe your roof has ice dams or if you are experiencing unknown moisture coming from your roof, give us a call! Zenith has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and we are known for our excellent customer service. No matter what issue you are facing with your roof, Zenith has a solution! Call us today to schedule your free estimate at (720) 855-7019.