Roof Snow and Ice Dam Removal MN
Looks Like Snow For Minnesota this weekend. It’s inevitable – the first substantial storm of the year. Blizzard warnings are flying so be prepared to shovel snow off your roof!
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a winter storm warning for heavy and blowing snow. The perfect conditions for Minneapolis Ice Dams!
It may not be a “snowpacolypse” or “snowmageddon”… but the winter storm moving through Minnesota this weekend will be the 1st significant storm of the season for the metro. This one has the potential to dump as much as 10 to 12 inches of snow for residents across parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Roof Snow Removal
The main reason you should keep your roof as snow-free as possible is that it’s crucial for preventing ice dams from forming on your roof.
Ice dams can’t form without snow. If you’re able to prevent ice dams, you’re far more likely to prevent your roof from leaking and damaging the inside of your home.
Another reason roof snow removal is so important is that it’s a good idea to keep all that excess weight off your roof.
What about your roof?
Prevent Ice Dams
A Powerful Winter Storm Headed for the Twin Cities
My advice to you: stock up on Cheetos and cold beverages and then get your errands out of the way today. The clock is ticking for getting any necessary steps out of the way to prevent ice dams from forming on your home.
Proper insulation in your roof system is one key element in preventing ice dams. Insulation that is compressed loses its insulation value pretty quickly. Also, there may be gaps in your insulation around wiring, lighting and vents that can allow warm air from the living space to make its way to the cold underside of your roof.
Ice Dam Buildup? Need Snow Removed?
With these extreme Minnesota winter conditions, businesses and homeowners may start experiencing ice dams in Minneapolis. Safe ice removal is your first step in stopping further damage to the roof and interior of your home.
Removing the snow from the roof first and then safely removing the built up ice dams using a “Steam Method” as opposed to other methods which may include a hammer and chisel, will take care of the problem without damaging the integrity of your shingles.
I realize the snow is a bummer for some people. All it takes is one good fall on ice to ruin your winter (or worse). I get it. But you live in Minnesota… buck up, it goes with the territory. If you don’t like it… this too shall melt (although no time soon and not before Christmas). On the other hand, if you happen to like snow – congratulations. We all just won Minnesota’s Snow Lotto.
