How To Prep Your Roof For Winter In Kingston, ON

Blizzards can really do a number on our roofs here in Southern Ontario. If your roof isn’t prepared for winter, it’s time to make sure it is.

One of the biggest problems we have in climates like ours is the buildup of snow and ice on the roof. Snow and ice should melt off the roof like it’s supposed to. But some roofs are susceptible to buildup.

Leaks are a problem that gets worse. Roofs have been known to cave in when snow and ice are heavy enough. Not to mention that this shortens the life of the roof.

It’s important to prep your roof for winter here in Kingston. D.M. Roofing & Construction Services Inc. offers the following tips so you can have a reliable roof that stands up to harsh conditions.

Clean The Roof And Debris Out Of Rain Gutters

Any debris left on your roof structure will only rot as moisture increases during winter. This rots the shingles and edges of the roof along the gutters. Make sure the roof is clean and remove the debris from gutters.

Check Your Roof Insulation To Avoid Ice Dams

Ice dams are a huge problem if they happen to you. Ice will form along the edge of a roof and continue to build up. Not only are the resulting ice cycles dangerous, ice dams can cause significant problems for the roof.

Water backs up behind the dam and saturates until it leaks into the home. It can cause damage to the roof, gutters, attic, walls, ceilings, and more. It can warp flooring and saturate insulation. Then mold can set in. The exterior walls can also be affected.

As heat collects in the attic, it warms the roof except at the eaves. The snow melts and then freezes over the cold eaves and then the dam forms. If there is missing insulation or improper seal at the eaves, the problem is bound to happen.

Get a roof inspection done to see if there are problems that cause ice dams. An inspection should be done once or twice a decade anyway. The ventilation may need to be increased, insulation added, and parts sealed. This is the only real cure, not a temporary fix.

Repair Any Roof Damage Or Deterioration

Any damaged shingles should be replaced. If there is damaged wood around the roof structure, get it repaired. Loose or damaged flashing needs repair. Proper sealing should be in place for any projections that go through the roof.

Check The Attic For Existing Roof Leaks

The attic is not often visited by a homeowner. To prepare your roof for winter, examine the attic space, upper crawlspace, or upstairs ceilings for water stains or moisture. If you don’t see signs, check again after it rains.

Free Winterization – Call NOW!

We will come to your home and fix your roof leaks, free of charge, providing you sign up to get your roof installed by us in the Spring. Call now before the snow flies. Valid for calls up to Dec 15th.

D.M. Roofing & Construction Services Inc. can also help you with roof repairs, roof inspections, siding, exterior siding, skylights & sun tunnels, soffit & fascia, custom metal flashings, and ventilation systems.

For questions or more information about Roof Repairs or Inspections, please call (613) 531-4453 in Kingston, (613) 382-1883 in Gananoque, or (613) 498-0297 in Brockville, or complete our online request form.

Sarah Taylor

My husband and I bought a fixer-upper a few years ago knowing that the roof would need to be replaced sooner rather than later. We approached several companies for quotes in January/February to re-shingle the roof and put plywood down underneath. We contacted DM Roofing, who was recommended to me by several co-workers. We chose DM Roofing for a number of reasons: 1. Their competitive quote 2. The timeline they could get the work done (far and away the best timeline of anyone we reached out to) 3. Friendliness 4. Prompt and professional responses Darren was able to cut me a deal on the shingles and plywood and gave me a further discount on the remaining unused shingles, which we are planning to use for our shed. The actual work was really well done. Everyone I spoke to on site were very nice and considerate of our property. They finished most of the work by the time I got home and returned the second day only because they ran out of cap for the edges. After the work was done, we asked them to cut out an area for a plumbing vent (for a future project), which they did for us with no issue. I really appreciated every step of the process with Darren and his team. I would recommend them to anyone.

Barbara Savage

We recently had DM Roofing replace the shingles on our garage roof. They were friendly, hardworking and left a clean workspace when done. Great job!

sheila garsnell

DM Roofing replaced my roof. On time, professional workers and the clean up was great. Very happy with the job.

Susan Garsnell

Built a brand new house. Dm roofing did the job for my family. Not only were the guys pleasant but efficient. They arrived when they said they would and left the place spotless. I would recommend them wholeheartedly

Loretta C

I was unfortunately behind one of their work trucks and if they do roofs the way they drive I’d never hire them.

John Karagianis

Excellent roofing service. Honest, efficient, cost effective, knowledgable and highly professional. I have nothing but praise for my new roof, and the cost matched their initial quote. This is the second time I have used their services. Impressed both times.

Zhao Lu

DM roofer delivered the job professionally, smooth communication and reasonable price. Excellent!

Myra Lee

I had a good enough experience with DM Roofing in terms of the initial sales and installation experience. However, trying to get them to come back to fix small issues was like pulling teeth. It feels like some jobs are too small for them to bother with, which is disappointing.

jacques leblanc

My roof was leaking called DM roofing. They gave me a quote within 15 minutes and started the job 3 days later. The crew that did the roof were very knowledgeable and very efficient, Satisfied with the job done. No complaints

Garry Dion

DM Roofing installed our Shingles 18 yrs ago and did a super job. Recently I had a concern about the roof after the last snow, wind, and warm weather. Called Darren , he came, inspected the roof and Assured me that everything would be ok after a few adjustments and I followed up with his recommendations. This is in the process of being done. Thanks Darren.