Clearing the snow off your roof from the gutters or eaves upwards of three to four feet after each winter storm can help prevent ice dams from forming.Minimizing the stress placed on your roof is a great way to minimize the risk of leaking. Remember to avoid using a ladder in snowy and icy conditions. This can be extremely dangerous and is best left to professionals. Snow removal in Kalamazoo is so important is that it’s a good idea to keep all that excess weight off your roof.

For Flat Roofs

If your flat roof is easily accessible from an interior stairway, you may want to shovel the roof, but be careful not to damage the roof covering.

Remember to put safety first any time you are on a roof, especially one that is covered in snow and ice. If you have any doubt, leave it to professionals.

For Sloped Roofs

It may be possible to remove the snow and ice from your sloped roof using a roof rake – a long-handled tool designed specifically for this purpose. Stand on the ground and pull as much of the snow off the eaves as you can safely reach.

If you cannot safely reach the roof, contact a homebuilder, landscaping and roofing contractor in Kalamazoo, to remove the snow and ice. Before hiring a snow removal company in Kalamazoo, check their references. Always be sure any contractor you hire is qualified, insured and bonded.

The amount of snow and ice your roof can support will depend on a number of factors, including the roof type as well as the age and condition of the structure. But a good rule to keep in mind is if more than a foot of heavy, wet snow and ice has accumulated on your roof, you should have it removed.

Lyster Exteriors offer roof services for both residential and commercial buildings, including roof replacement, roof maintenance, installation and repair.

It can be hard to tell what weather mother nature will throw at you next, or even what kind of attention your roof might need right now.

Our experienced and trained roofing professionals are guaranteed“Master Shingle Applicator” Certified and will responsibly assess your roof condition and offer an appropriate solution to your problems

Contact us at 1-855-LYSTERS today or simply fill out our contact form for a no obligation quote on your roof replacement project.