Well March has been a month so far with great variety in weather. We have seen temps as low as 0 and as high as 75. We have seen high winds, torrential rains, and 13″ of snow. Hard to believe it is only the middle of the month.

As you all know we have a warm up coming this week. With the amount of snow that you have on your roof combined the coming rain and thaw, many people will be subjected to ice dam leaks. The bottom edge of the roof can be raked off to help prevent some of the damming. Those of you who have had ice dams in the past know the potential areas of your home for the problems to occur. Give us a call for help with removal of the snow. This is a cheap way to avoid costly interior damages. We can provide you with same day estimates and in many cases same day removal of the ice dams. We have staff on hand ready to remove these dams for you. Please see the attachment for and explanation of what and ice dam is and how it forms.

After the snow has melted you should have and inspection done of your roof to ensure that you have not lost shingles in the recent wind storms. At this time we can also provide estimate for roof replacements and repairs.

We are close to spring. Many of you are starting to think about the outside projects you need to do including your roof. Just remember to give us a call.

Well once again the windy cold winter has set in on central Ohio. This can be a rough time of year for your shingles. The cold weather can loosen the seals on shingles as the winds begin to pickup shingles can be blown off. There is not much preventive maintenance that can be done to prevent this from happening. A solid roof starts with proper installation. Shingles that are nailed on correctly will have a better chance at not being blown off. Are shingles nailed on correctly? Have you recently lost shingles in a wind storm? Do you have places on your roof that you can not see that need checked out? Give us a call.

Spring is finally here. Plants are blooming and wildlife is one move. The days are warm and the nights are cool. This is the perfect scenario for condensation in your attics. When the attic warms up during the heat of day and then we have the rapid cool downs in the evening the moist air in the attics turns to water. This creates mold and mildew on the sheathing and rafters. Mildew can lead to rotting of wood within the attic and may even cause staining on the drywall of the seiling that may look like a leak. It can also lead to sickness for members of the household, especially those with athsma. Proper ventalation can help avoid this problem. Air needs to be able to flow from the soffit at the bottom of roof to louvers or a ridge vent at the top of the roof. The air movement keeps the air fresher and prevents it from condensating. Please contact us for a free estimate on ventalation if you think you may have little or none in your attic.

Also, heavy wind storms and a bad winter has led to many roof problems that you may not be aware of. As you are outside on these warm days, please look up and to see if you notice any roofing problems. Please call us if you would like an inspection of your roof to insure that you can have a safe dry summer inside.

What a horrible winter we had here in central Ohio. With the combonation of snow and ice, many roofs and gutters suffered damage. Ice dams formed at the bottom edges of roof, around roof protrusion, and in valleys. Many gutters were ripped off by ice sliding down the roofs or from the weight of the ice. With gutters missing, the house is subject to water entering the house via the basement. Check you home over or give us a call to inspect your roof for wind damage and to insure that your gutters are still tight to the fascia after this brutal winter.