With winter right around the corner, it’s important to prepare your roof for those often brutal Pennsylvania snow storms. Roofs are going to take the brunt of the elements, and if not cared for properly it can vastly shorten the lifespan of your roof. These are a few tips for interested homeowners looking to maintain their roof over the winter.

Ventilating the Attic

This is a pretty important step. Air that escapes from other rooms in the house will get trapped in the attic, making snow on the roof melt and then refreeze. This creates ice dams. Warm air that escapes will also freeze on the rafters and the sheathing. If the moisture is allowed to build up, this will damage the insulation, and the interior drywall as well. The trick is to keep the attic as close to the outside temperature as possible. You don’t want the snow melting and refreezing.

Keep a Roof Rake On Hand

Along with being wet, snow can be heavy. Getting as much snow off the roof is a solid way to relieve some of the pressure. This is especially true of flat roofs. One thing to avoid, however, is using any kind of salt or melting agent. Salt basically ruins anything it touches, with the notable exception of pavement, and it will cause the shingles and gutters to erode.

Watching For Warning Signs

The winters have been tough in the North East, the past few years. If you’re seeing sagging ridgelines, jammed doors, water leaks, and cracked interior walls, it’s probably an indication that your roof is overstressed. For those that noticed these problems last winter, the time to correct them is now before the snow season begins. Willow Grove’s C&C Family Roofing provides protection for your home and your family throughout the year. Give us a call, and let us take a look at your roof to protect your most prized investment. For PA and New Jersey’s best roofers contact us today.

Protect Your Roof This Winter

If you are looking for a roofing company near Southampton, C&C Family Roofing is ready to help you with your needs. Our President and owner, Gary Selleck, has been in the roofing business for over 40 years. When he started his own business many years ago, he wanted to make sure he paid tribute to his family Cole and Chelsey, which is why he named his company C&C Family Roofing. With every customer C&C Family Roofing treats you like family. We offer the best service with affordable pricing and warranties to ensure our workmanship.

At C&C Family roofing, we are always upfront and honest about the work that we do. If you have a leaky roof and it only needs to be patched  we will tell you. If your roof doesn’t need more work than is necessary then we will tell you. Sometimes leaks may not even come from the roof. Sometimes it can come from damaged siding or plumbing. C&C roofing experts always lookout for these types of situations as well, to ensure your money isn’t wasted and the root problem is fixed. Our goal is always 100% customer satisfaction. C&C Roofing is the GAF Master Elite Roofing Company near Southampton that you have been searching for. We are THE premier roofers serving Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Berks County, Lehigh County, New Jersey and Philadelphia!