In Yakima it’s a fact that winters are harsh therefore causing damage to our homes and local businesses roofs. With ice, wind, rain and snow there can be damaged shingles, leaks, and water damage present.

It’s important to take some preventative measures to try and not let anything bad happen to your roof. The rest of this post we’ll give you some tips you can apply to your Yakima home.

Don’t Allow Snow Buildup On Your Roof

Roofing material is designed to handle extreme elements but to be safe it’s important to do more so your roof get’s more life out it. So when it comes time for snow fall it would be wise to get a snow rake so you can remove snow build up on top of the roof.  One thing that is smart is to instal heat cables so it melts the snow off without having to get up on the roof and shovel it off. One thing to not do is to put salt on the roof it can cause discoloration of your roof shingles.

 

Prevent Ice Dams

Ice can accumulate into your gutters and then cause huge icicles to form. Ice dams can lead to gutter damage and even damage to the foundation of your home. Give us a call and we can provide a service to keep ice damns away all winter.

 

Call Yakima Roofing & Repair

Let us help keep your roof safe all winter! Give us a call and we can give you a free estimate on what services you are needing. If you have leaks we can come and get it fixed so your home stays warm and safe all winter!

Call: 509-424-5717

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