March 29, 2024
Four Fascinating Reasons to Have Roofing Professionals for Roof Replacement

You might wonder why someone would think about roof replacement in winter if they live in an area like Massachusetts. It’s not as common as you might think. Many roofing contractors are available all year, even in snowy and cold regions such as Massachusetts.  A Roofing Plymouth MI contractor can roof Massachusetts homes in the winter, just like any other season.

Some roofing contractors even prefer it. Let’s first discuss the reasons why a new roof is not recommended right now, and what makes it more challenging to do so.

It is too Cold to Replace your Roof

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This argument is just not valid. Although it may be cold outside, who cares?  Your roof doesn’t care. Your roof crew doesn’t care. The guys who are installing your roof don’t care. They wouldn’t be there installing your roof if the cold was too much of a problem. Instead, they would be indoors. Many men prefer to roof in cold weather, just because it’s cold. You can roof a black roof during the summer. It’s a lot of fun, I assure you. It can feel like it’s 110 degrees up there, even though it’s 90 degrees below the ground in the summer.

My Roof is Too Snowy to be Replaced Immediately

This is why God made snow shovels, my friend. It’s not difficult to remove snow from a roof. It takes about half an hour to shovel the snow off a roof. Most roofing contractors won’t charge extra for this service if they are actually there to replace the roof, not just shovel snow (a service that many North East roofing companies offer). Does the crew have to be careful to prevent falling? Yes. This is not a new concept. However, it is important that the crew be cautious when roofing a house. These men are professionals.

Safety should always be the first priority. Okay, so I’ve just given you two reasons roofing shouldn’t happen in winter. These aren’t very good reasons. Let me now tell you 4 reasons why you should have your roof replaced at this time.

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Ice Dams Can Cause Leaks

Winter in Massachusetts is a time when your roof and home are tested in ways that are unlike any other season.  The most common reason for roof leaks in winter is the dreaded “ice dam”. An ice dam forms over the roof eaves from snow accumulation and runs down the roof, only to refreeze at the roof’s edge.  Plymouth roofing contractors use an “ice and water barrier” product together with proper drip edge flashing techniques to prevent ice dams from damaging your home or causing leaks. When done correctly, this technique provides additional protection up to 3 feet above the roof’s edges.

Older roofs may not have an “ice and water barrier”. It is worth looking at your roof if it is leaking from ice dams.  This will ensure that your home and roof are not again in danger.

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Winter Conditions Affect Roofing Attractiveness

It is likely that your roof will be worse if it was damaged before winter. Your roof can be negatively affected cold weather. I’ve already mentioned ice dams, but there are many more.  As the temperature changes, your shingles expand and contract during winter. This can cause cracking or curling in older shingles. Let’s suppose that your roof shingles have become a little too curved.  The snow falls on top of them and causes some shingles to crack.  You now have a possible roof leak.  You may also experience additional damage to your roof shingles if the snow melts.

Old shingles are very vulnerable to thawing and subsequent refreezing during winter.  Cold winters are a nightmare for old roofs.