Tips for Protecting Your Roof from Snow Damage

Your roof is one of the most important components of your home, which is why it’s so important to ensure it is in good condition and can take on the worst of what Mother Nature has in store. For homeowners in Iowa, that means making sure your roof can take on snow. When winter arrives, consider taking the following steps to protect your roof from snow damage:

Add Insulation

Heat escaping through your roof due to poor insulation will cause the snow to melt and run off. This can be a problem during Iowa’s coldest days, when the water that gets to the roof’s edge and overhangs can begin to freeze, leading to ice dams. Be sure that you have proper insulation in your attic to prevent heat from escaping and causing these pesky ice formations.

Clean Your Gutters

If gutters are full of debris, they can allow snow to accumulate quicker and form ice dams faster. Make sure you clean your gutters to ensure that water continues to flow off your roof and away from your home’s foundation.

Trim Your Trees

Branches that are hanging over your roof can begin to buckle under the weight of snow, causing them to break and cause major damage to your room. Be sure to prune any nearby tree limbs to prevent this from happening.

Book an Inspection

While there are some roof tasks that you can take care of yourself, others can be dangerous and should only be performed by professionals. Consider scheduling an inspection with a roofing contractor to check for things like damaged flashing, cracked, broken, loose, and missing shingles, as well as deteriorating weatherstripping or sealant—all of which can increase your roof’s vulnerability to snow damage.

Turn to Home Solutions of Iowa

If you want to ensure that your roof is ready to take on the harsh Iowa winters without sustaining snow damage, turn to Home Solutions of Iowa. Since 2003, we have been the area’s go-to exterior home improvement contractor, and we’ve earned a prestigious reputation for excellence—as evidenced by our consistent A+ Better Business Bureau rating.

As your roofing contractor, we will send a Haag-certified inspector to your home to assess your roof for damage and determine the best way to restore it to its original condition. We will also handle any of the necessary documentation for you, so you can relax and let us do all the work.

In addition to roof repair services, we also perform roof replacements. We boast a selection of top-of-the-line shingles that are made by industry-leading manufacturer GAF and are designed to provide incredible strength, durability, energy efficiency, and beauty. These roofs are also backed by unbeatable warranties, so you can feel confident that your investment is protected.

Contact Home Solutions of Iowa today to learn more about the roof services that we offer. We’ll answer any of your questions and schedule a free consultation at your home.