Winterizing and Preparing for Ice, Snow and Cold

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Winterizing and Preparing for Ice, Snow and Cold

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• Is your roof ready for winter? By now, hopefully, it’s had a professional fall inspection and it’s in good shape for the coming cold.

• If not, there’s still some time to get it done, but Old Man Winter is creeping ever closer and the window of opportunity is narrowing.

• Don’t underestimate the importance of correcting defects and winterizing before the snow flies. No matter what the season, your roof should be well maintained, but the risk of leaks and damage from snow loads, melts and refreezes escalates when winter arrives.

Risks Increase with Cold Temps• One of the biggest risks for premature roof failure comes from

neglecting to find and repair existing deficiencies. While defects in flashing and sealant failure at penetrations are leading causes of leaks, splits in the membrane, separations at seams, ridges, blisters and deterioration are also red flags that must be addressed before winter. A little professional attention now will save a lot of money and headache down the road.

Roof Coating Protection

Single-ply membranes that are nearing the end of their useful life can be brittle, more prone to leaks and less sound all the way around. Heading into winter with an old, multi-patched membrane is a gamble. Applying a roof coating now could extend your roof’s life and help protect it from winter’s wrath. Coating can also be helpful for aging metal roofs.

Roof Coating Protection

Not all roofs qualify for coating, but if yours does, it can be a cost-effective method of protection. A roofing professional will inspect the roof, replace any wet insulation that might be present, and repair damaged flashing and other problems before applying a coating.

Roof Coating Protection

• Coating the roof isn’t a project for a maintenance crew. Using an incompatible coating, or misapplying a product, can create more problems than it solves. A reputable roofing company with experience in applying high-quality coatings is essential for success. Curing time is a bit longer in cool weather but new technology permits the application of some types of coatings at low temperatures.

What’s Your Snow Plan?

• Excessive snow on the roof is a hazard, and in extreme cases, it can lead to roof collapse. Protect your roof with a snow removal plan. A fresh, lofty snow can add 20 lbs. of weight per cubic foot, but wet snow, or partially thawed and refrozen snow, can add as much 60 lbs. per cubic foot of weight.

• If you live in a northern clime, your roof was probably designed to bear some additional snow load, but the best practice is to have heavy snows promptly removed.

To prevent damage to the roof and reduce the risk of injury to worker, snow removal is best left to the pros.

An Ounce of Prevention

• At MLS Roofing, we’ve been busy these past couple of months making sure our customers’ roofs are ready for winter. If you haven’t scheduled your winter inspection yet – make the call today. Our professional roofing teams will make sure your facility roof is prepared for anything Mother Nature throws at you. Our teams are professional, highly trained, OSHA-compliant and available in every state. Time is of the essence.

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