With the Winter Weather coming you should always pay attention to possible threats to your home. As heavy snow builds up and melts there are some precautions that you should take.
You should watch for accumulation on the leeward side of the higher-level roof. (Always contact a roofing contractor for a referral for a safe removal)
Keep your attic well-ventilated to maintain a temperature close to that of the outdoors to minimize the risk of ice dams. A warm attic will cause the snow to melt, which then causes water to run down and refreeze at the roofs edge. If the ice builds up and blocks water from draining it can be forced under the roofs covering and into your attic or even down the inside of your walls.
Before removing snow or ice off your roof, always contact a roofing contractor!
Morgan’s background includes a decade of experience at Holyoke Medical Center and previous work at WWLP 22 News. She is committed to expanding the AQRS customer base and geographic reach, leveraging her passion for understanding and meeting customer needs. She is a lifelong resident of Chicopee, MA and resides there with her husband, Greg, and their four children. Outside of work, she is a dedicated ‘sports mom’ and is pursuing a Marketing and Business degree at Southern New Hampshire University.
