Winter Is Coming! Is Your Roof Ready?

Game of Thrones fans know that Ned Stark was right – winter certainly is coming. Is your roof ready to handle the strain? Consider what your roof is up against this winter and how a roofing contractor can help you prepare for the changing seasons.

Animal Damage

As the temperature drops outside, staying comfortable is as easy as turning up the thermostat and cuddling under a warm blanket. It’s not so easy for squirrels and raccoons to stay warm. In their attempt to seek shelter from winter weather, these critters could end up damaging your roof on their way into the attic. Sharp teeth and pointy claws can enlarge small existing holes and leave destruction in their wake.

Gunky Gutters

Fall is the time of year when your gutters get the gunkiest. Leaves, pine needles, branches, animal nests and more clog the downspout. When water can’t drain properly from the roof, the shingles are liable to become damaged.
This is even truer once the heavy snow starts to fall. Water from melting snow lingers on the roof when it can’t drain properly. The water freezes, creating a dam that further prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. Stagnant water pushes underneath shingles, damaging the roof and potentially leaking into the attic.

Cleaning gunky gutters is an easy way to help stop ice dams.

Harsh Colorado Storms

Colorado is home to many weather extremes, from hail in the summer to blizzards in the winter. If your roof has previously sustained damage and you never had it repaired, it might not be strong enough to withstand the next round of harsh weather. Now is the time – before winter weather is here to stay – to hire a roofing company in Denver to get your roof back in tip-top shape.

5280 Exteriors for Roof and Gutter Services

If your roof has been damaged by animals or harsh weather conditions, 5280 Exteriors has experience repairing roofs of various material types. If the damage is beyond repair and you decide it’s time for a new roof, we also offer new roof estimates. Our most popular replacement roofing materials include asphalt shingles, granulated metal, and tile. Choose the best option for you based on your preferences and HOA requirements.

We also install new gutters and gutter guard systems to ensure leaf litter doesn’t gunk up the roof’s drainage system. Seamless gutters are one of our most popular options and are backed by a 20-year guarantee. Gutter Rx is our unique, self-cleaning gutter guard system that keeps leaves out and ensures pests can’t build nests to block the downspout.

Whether you need roof repair, replacement or gutter services, 5280 Exteriors is the roofing company in Denver to handle the job. Contact us for help avoiding roofing trouble this winter.