You Don't Have To Wait Until Spring
We are often asked if we do roof repairs in the winter time. The question may be because some roofing contractors close down for the winter and folks believe they have to wait until spring to have their roof repaired. We actually perform many repairs this time of year.
The cold winter temperatures create conditions that make a roof more likely to leak. There is the possibility of ice damming. Ice damming occurs when the melting snow gets trapped on the roof by the ice dam at the eave. In addition, repairs are sometimes required because of the extreme contraction of the roofing materials. When this happens, gaps can be created that can allow water to enter the interior.
The rule of thumb is that if it is warm enough for your roof to leak, it is warm enough for us to repair it. The cause of the leaks are usually due to a defect that wasn't showing itself because some kind of caulk was applied that has now gapped. The cold temperatures cause the roofing materials to contract opening up gaps.
A properly installed roof isn't vulnerable to this type of gapping as standard roofing techniques don't rely on caulk to keep water out of the roof terminations.
We can quickly and accurately diagnose any roof problem you may be experiencing. We will provide a written estimate detailing a solution. Then we will repair your roof quickly, in a way that will prevent the area from leaking again.
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541 Schrock Rd Columbus, OH 43229 
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This is the time of year in Central Ohio when we get calls about leaks that are occurring because of ice dams. Why do they occur and what can we do to prevent them?
Melting snow from the roof gets trapped at the edge of the roof because of the ice that remains at the edge of the roof. The water collects at this point and is able to enter the house. Your shingled roof depends on shedding water to operate properly; it is not designed to hold water.
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Replacing a Chimney Crown |
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A chimney crown is the cement that forms the top of your chimney. It acts as an "umbrella" to prevent water from pooling on the brick. This is important in the warmer times of the year because bricks are semi porous and allow water to leech into them. The bigger issue is what would happen in the winter during freezing temperatures . Water that is allowed to penetrate a small gap will expand when it freezes, splitting or cracking the brick or cement. If this process is allowed to continue each winter it will eventually destroy the chimney.
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Roofing In The Winter Time |
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Can I get a new roof in the winter?
Many homeowners ask whether they can have a roof installed in the winter time. Can a new roof be installed in the snow? Will the shingles be too brittle to install in the cold?
Here in Central Ohio we are able to work most winters. The key issue for us is whether or not there is snow on the roof.After speaking with many homeowners over the years I have discovered they may not realize that there is often snow on the ground and not on the roof. The roof of the house is warmer than the ground due to the UV heating the shingles and the heat in the attic. We are installing a new roof on a house today and it is 17 degrees without the wind chill. There is about a an inch of snow on the ground but none on the roof. We lay tarps on the ground as we usually do to make clean up easier.
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Landmark Solaris Shingles |
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Solar Reflective Shingles
I recently spoke with the area Rep from Certainteed and the Landmark Solaris solar reflective shingles are available in Columbus. We have been getting inquiries about this shingle from folks that were interested in both the energy savings and the tax credit of up to $1500. The only choice homeowners had in a solar reflective asphalt shingle was white. The benefit of the Solaris shingle is that it offers reflectivity while...
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