4 Common Issues Your Roof Can Face During Winter

Winter can be one of the most brutal seasons that any home can face, especially if you live in an area that sees a lot of snow and ice during this time of the year. One of the most vulnerable parts of your home is the roof because it acts as your property’s first line of defense against the harsh elements of the season. 

In this article, residential roofing services provider Dior Construction lists the four common issues that your roofing system can experience this winter, starting with:

1. Icicles – During the winter, icicles can easily form on your roof, usually occurring when temperatures in your area reach sub-zero levels during a sunny day. While they may look like a neat formation to have on your home, icicles can be hazardous as they can cause your gutters to pull away from your roof, and, if they break off, they can also injure your family members who are walking by the area.

2. Strong Winds – The winter season is often accompanied by winds strong enough to loosen and blow off roofing shingles. Should you notice any shingles missing from your roofing system, call a residential roofing contractor like Dior Construction to rectify the damage as soon as possible.

3. Ice Dams – If icicles can form on your roof during winter, it’s safe to say that ice dams can also affect your roofing system. This can prevent the snowmelt from running off your roof and into the gutters, which in turn can allow them to seep beneath your shingles and cause moisture damage to the roof’s structure.

4. Tree Limbs – Trees are a good asset to have for any homeowner’s landscape. However, they can also pose a problem during the winter season. This is because tree limbs can easily catch snow and once the snow piles up on it, the branch can snap and fall on your roof, causing anywhere from small cracks to severe structural damage.

Make your search for a roofer easier by turning to Dior Construction, your number one professionals when it comes to siding and asphalt shingles installation services. Give us a call at (201) 472-5462 or fill out our contact form to request a quote. We serve homeowners in Bergen County, NJ, and other nearby areas in New Jersey.