What To Know About Your Roof In Winter

The cold, snowy weather often brings with it some unique issues for the home structure and surrounding property. Doors suddenly don't close as tightly as they do when the temperature is warmer, driveways and front steps freeze up with dangerous sheets of ice and subzero drafts suddenly find their way into every structural crevice. Even the roof can't avoid some of the annoying or even dangerous issues that go hand in hand with the winter months. However, understanding what to look for during the winter season can help detect and prevent roofing issues.

Condensation

Roof condensation, if left untreated, can severely damage or even completely destroy the entire structural entity of a roof. Formed when moisture develops at the ceiling area of the structure, condensation is a considerably threat during the winter months when the cold snow meets with warmer temperature air. The specialists at Sela Roofing Company can help identify a condensation issue and work to create a solution to ensure the safety of the roof and the home's inhabitants.

Ice Dams

Created when the ice build-up ridges around the lip of the roof, ice dams are both a common and potentially damaging occurrence throughout winter. These ice dams pool water behind their ridged surface, eventually forcing moisture into any miniscule gaps found on the roof and can eventually wreak havoc on the entire structure. At Sela Roofing, our staff of experts can remove ice dams and help avoid roofing damage during the cold winter months.

Snow And Ice Build Up

Heavy amounts of snow and icy precipitation can collect on roofs and can eventually cause a partial or complete collapse. Also, snow and ice sliding off the roof structure can damage the surrounding grounds or cause personal injury. Sela Roofing can help manage the collection of snow and ice before property damage or injury occurs.

If you want to make sure your home is ready for winter, contact Sela Roofing Company today. Sela offers a risk free first consultation and inspection of property damage. Reach out to our experts at (612)823-8046 or visit www.selaroofing.com to schedule your first appointment.

What To Do If Your Roof Collapses

Depending on what region of the country you live in, snow accumulation during the winter months can be a serious concern and pose a severe threat to homeowners. Heavy precipitation build up left untouched throughout the season can cause an issue for even the most structurally sound roof. If left untreated, the snow and ice accrued on a roof can force a partial or even complete collapse and leave homeowners wondering what to do next.

The good news is, most up to date homeowner's insurance will cover some if not all of the expense related to the damages incurred. Should you find yourself a sudden victim of a roof collapse due to weather conditions, the first step is to contact your insurance company as soon as possible. Create documentation of the damage by photographing sections of the home affected, both on the interior and exterior. Also, photograph items in the home that may have been destroyed due to the roof collapse. Some policies may also absorb those expenses as well. Most importantly, make your own personal safety a top priority. Don't put yourself in harm's way when taking photos or assessing the overall destruction.

At Sela Roofing Company, we can partner with you throughout the entire ordeal to ensure the process proceeds as smoothly as possible and you receive payment for the necessary repairs quickly. In most cases, Sela Roofing can even mediate the entire situation with the insurance company directly without any involvement from the homeowner at all. We pride ourselves on saving our clients precious time and additional hassle during such trying circumstancesIf you've been a victim of a collapsed roof, contact Sela Roofing Company today. Sela Roofing can act as a personal advocate and mediate the homeowner's insurance policy process. Reach out to our experts at (612)823-8046 or visit www.selaroofing.com to schedule your first appointment.