Snow Drifts Could Cause ‘Gutter Leaks’20221115040508
Snow Drifts Could Cause ‘Gutter Leaks’
We quite often get calls after snowstorms from people who think their new eavestroughs are leaking. However, it’s almost invariably the accumula...
Do Sawtooth Roofs Make Good Sense20211213061851
Do Sawtooth Roofs Make Good Sense
December 13, 2021benefits, cons, disadvantages, hail, multiple pitch, pros, sawtooth roof, snow, waterproofing0 comments
Sawtooth roofs present apparently simple opportunities to add light, and even fresh air to large enclosed spaces. Their historically industrial design...
How Home Design Impacts Eavestroughing20190918030017
How Home Design Impacts Eavestroughing
September 18, 2019capacity, design, dormer, downpipes, eavestroughs, gable, gullies, hip, home, house, rain, roof, snow0 comments
A roof is often the last thing we look at when purchasing a home. We may give it a sideways glance before we enter, and a superficial look when we lea...
How Snow Guards on Metal Roofs Prevent Snow Dumping20190109033054
How Snow Guards on Metal Roofs Prevent Snow Dumping
January 9, 2019buildup, dumping, metal roofs, mini-avalanche, packing, prevent injuries, shedding, snow, snow guards0 comments
Metal roofs generally have smooth surfaces intended to repel moisture. When this moisture is in the form of snow it can suddenly dislodge, and form a ...
How Poor Attic Ventilation Leads to Ice Damming20180228080018
How Poor Attic Ventilation Leads to Ice Damming
February 28, 2018attic, damp ceiling, how to prevent, how to solve, ice, ice dam, melt, roof leak, snow, soffit0 comments
Ice damming in winter is a ridge of frozen water that accumulates at a roof edge. This causes the snow-melt above it to dam. This water can leak throu...