There is no way around it, winter can be brutal for your roof as well as other parts of your property. One serious problem that is common during the winter is ice dams. Ice dams can do some serious damage to your roof. The longer you go without fixing damage caused by ice dams, the harder and more costly it is going to be to fix it. This is why it is so important to recognize the first signs that your roof is in trouble. Nickerson Roofing is here to talk about some of the very first signs of roof damage due to ice dams.
Watch for These Signs of Roof Damage Caused by Ice Dams
When ice develops and builds up on the edge of your roofline, it can cause some serious damage. Watching for some of the first signs of ice damage is a great way to save yourself from serious damage to your roof. Here are some things that you should be watching for:
– Water Damage: The first thing that many homeowners notice when their roof has been damaged by ice is water damage. Since this is one of the first signs of damage, when you notice it, you can work quickly to fix it and hopefully not have too much damage on your hands. It happens because water isn’t able to drain properly off your roof and your attic isn’t insulated properly.
– Darkened Areas: When you inspect your roof, you shouldn’t notice any dark spots on it. This is a sign that there was standing water in that spot at some point during the winter. This issue happens because the snow and ice caused the seal on the shingles to erode. If you notice darkened areas on your roof, you need to have it looked at by a professional to see what the extent of the damage is.
– Granules in Gutters: If you notice that there is a large number of granules in your gutter, it is a sign that you have some serious issues with your shingles. When ice dams grow and develop on your roof, it can be the cause of this damage. A large number of granule loss is often a sign that it’s time to replace your roof as well.
– Cracked Shingles: You shouldn’t ever see any cracks in your shingles. This is a sign of serious damage. A single winter doesn’t usually cause this much damage, but if your roof has ice dams year after year, it can lead to significant damage like cracked shingles or shingles with eroded seals.
Roof Repair, Replacement & More in Truckee, Mystic, Tahoe City, Kings Beach & The North Lake Tahoe Basin of California
If you are dealing with ice dams on your roof, you can turn to Nickerson Roofing to help you come up with the best solution to help solve the problem so that you don’t have extensive damage to your roof. We offer several ice dam solutions that can help you with this issue. If you have damage to your roof due to ice dams, we can help you fix that too. Call us today!
