\nEven\nin winter, sometimes a period of warm weather reveals a leaky roof.\nHow do I find the problem when snow covers the roof? It is quite\npossible to make repairs to a roof in the winter despite certain\nbeliefs. However, some precautions must be taken. The following blog\npost will try to tell you what to do if you end up with a roof leak\nduring the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMore\npreparations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nObviously,\nthe methods used for repairing a roof in winter are not the same as\nin summer. The snow must first be removed from the roof and the area\naround the house so that it can be detected and repaired. A\nrenovation company will necessarily have to include this preparation\nin its costs, and repairing a roof during the winter will cost more.\nYou can still take a few actions to prevent the situation from\nescalating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nLocate\nthe infiltration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nBefore\nventuring out unnecessarily, first check to see if you have access to\nthe attic, once properly seated you will be more likely to locate the\npoint of origin of the infiltration by examining the bypass below.\nExamine junction points such as valleys on sloping roofs. You can\nalso inspect the elevation points where the fans or vents are\nlocated. Look for traces of moisture and with a little luck you will\nbe able to locate the problem causing the leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nCall\non professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nIt\nis not a good idea to go up on a roof yourself in the winter to try\nto fix a leak. In addition to the obvious danger of snow and ice\nmaking the roof surface more slippery, asphalt shingles are much more\ndifficult to install and require some expertise. In fact, the asphalt\nshingle stiffens in the cold and its adhesion is weaker since it is\nusually activated by heat. In winter, care should be taken to keep\nasphalt shingles warm until break time, otherwise they may warp or\ndeform. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nPrevention\nis always in order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nTo\nprevent leaks from occurring during a warm winter spell, be sure to\ninspect your roof before snow arrives. Watch out for raised or\ncracked shingles, signs of wear around the chimney or vents. Look to\nsee if the gutter appears damaged. Be on the lookout for missing\nshingles, which you might find on the ground around your home. In\nwinter, during periods of freezing and thawing, ice barriers can form\nat the edge of the roof and by preventing water from flowing, they\ncan cause leaks. If you notice this phenomenon, call a qualified\nprofessional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nA\nroof that leaks in winter is never good news, but by applying a few\npreventative rules and calling in a professional if it happens to you\nyou should be able to get through winter in a dry place. Don’t\nhesitate to call an expert if you suspect your roof may need repair.\nThey will always be happy to advise you or come to your rescue in the\nevent of a leak. \n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Even in winter, sometimes a period of warm weather reveals a leaky roof. How do I find the problem when snow covers the roof? It is quite possible to make repairs to a roof in the winter despite certain beliefs. However, some precautions must be taken. The following blog post will try to tell you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogue"],"yoast_head":"\n