If you live in an area with heavy annual snowfall, you've probably seen ice dams. They're those big dams of ice that can form on the edge of your roof. Some people think ice dams look beautiful, but to a roof, they are actually a major threat. The ice can work its way under shingles and pry them off the roof's surface. It's hard to remove an ice dam once it is in place, and doing so may actually cause more damage to the roof.
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If you want to try a different look when you get a new roof, consider wood shake roofing. Wood shakes are an upgrade from asphalt shingles, and they look good on a variety of homes. They're even suitable for historic homes. You may not know much about wood shake roofs if you've never had one, so here's a look at a few things you might like to know.
Wood Shakes Change Color Over Time
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Whether you live in the city or the countryside, installing a gable roof increases your home's sophistication. They have a traditional look where two sides of the roof meet in the middle. In addition, they can fit and complement most architectural homes and sheds. You can either go with crossed, front, or side-gable roofing styles with these roofs. Read on to find out why they are so popular.
They Help Improve Indoor Air Quality
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If you're considering installing a metal roof, then add zinc to your shortlist. Zinc roofs are a good investment and have a range of useful benefits. What are they?
1. Longevity
Like any metal roofing material, zinc should last for many years. However, it has some benefits over other roofing metals such as steel.
Steel roofs typically have to be coated to give them effective longevity. These coatings protect them from corrosion and rust.
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The first sign you have a roof leak could be yellowish stains on your ceiling. When you see ceiling stains, you know rain is falling through the roof somewhere and getting into your attic. You may want to check your attic to see if you find water damage or mold. You might even see where the leak is if sunlight is streaming through a small hole.
Whether you actually find the leak or not, you should call a roof repair service as soon as you can so you can stop the water damage.
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