How Winter Weather Can Damage Your Roof

6/3/2021 (Permalink)

When people think about storm damage they usually think about the aftermath of catastrophic weather phenomena like tornadoes, hurricanes and tropical storms. Years of experience has shown us that even milder weather conditions can prove to be quite destructive too, which important to keep in mind year round as a homeowner. In this article we'll quickly explore the 3 major ways WINTER weather can cause damage to your home, and more specifically, your roof.

1. Water Damage

Freezing rain can damage your roof as it builds up in your gutter and prevents proper draining. This issue can be exacerbated if your area experiences increased rain fall after the gutters are clogged.

Remember, it only takes a few inches of water to cause extensive water damage to a roof.

2. Snow Damage

Homes with flat roofs are vulnerable to accumulating snow which can become quite heavy and put serious strain on the roof, even causing it to leak!

3. Wind Damage

Wind damage accompanied with heavy precipitation can weaken shillings, break windows or worse.

And these are just the most common ways in which winter weather can damage a home. If your home has suffered storm damage, please reach out to us at SERVPRO Rose Hill/Fort Hunt at (703) 665-7420