Is Your Roof Ready for Winter?
It's September and everyone is back into some sense of routine, whether it is working from home while the kids study or dropping off the kids at school and heading to work. Many people’s thoughts now turn not only to the upcoming holidays; Thanksgiving, Halloween and even Christmas; but homeowners should also be thinking about preparing their house for the Canadian winter ahead. At Top Roofers this has always been our busiest season as homeowners scramble to make repairs to roofs before the winter sets in.
If you need some work done on your roof make sure you give us a call or email us for a quote and make sure we can get you on our schedule!
5 Reasons to Get Your Roof Done Now.
Asphalt Shingles These are the most common type of roofing material but they don't like being installed in the cold. The cold can cause them to crack and let water through to the roof. Trapped water becomes particularly problematic in the cold months, when trapped water that has been absorbed by roof materials freezes and expands, which can cause cracks. Over the course of a season, this trapped water can freeze and thaw numerous times, each time increasing the damage inflicted on the roof.
Save on Heating New roofing materials are more energy efficient and will save you heating costs in the winter and even cooling costs next summer.
Fall Weather After the spring, fall is the perfect time to have your roof replaced or repaired because the temperatures are just right. Asphalt shingles require a few days above 7 degrees Celsius for the best installation. Fall installations ensure there are a few months before the cold weather sets in.
Summer Weather If your roof was already on its last legs in the spring, summer heat, wind and thunderstorms may have pushed it over the edge. It's best to replace the roof before the snow and ice does more damage.
Winter Weather Winter can cause significant damage to your roof, much of which you won't be able to detect until the spring thaw. The weight of falling snow and ice build up, ice dams and hail can all cause serious damage including leaks and damage to the structure of your roof.
Top Roofers has years of experience, positive reviews from customers, warranties on full roof replacements and WSIB. We always provide a detailed written estimate before work begins. We won’t be the cheapest option but the quality in materials and workmanship provides peace of mind that the roof over your head will last for years.
