{"id":5569,"date":"2020-12-15T00:41:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-15T00:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/oegema\/?p=5569"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:07:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:07:30","slug":"how-to-keep-your-roof-protected-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-roof-protected-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Roof Protected This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

While the snow in Ottawa may look beautiful, we never get it in small amounts. At Oegema Nicholson, we know that snow in Ottawa can be a lot of fun if you like to Ski-Doo or ski. But it can also cause damage to your home if it builds up. It\u2019s essential to\u00a0make sure that your home is ready for winter<\/a>\u00a0this year. In particular, you need to make sure that your roof is protected. Water damage is one of the leading causes of\u00a0personal home insurance claims<\/a>. And since we are all staying home a lot more these days, the last thing you want is to deal with a leaky roof if you have nowhere else to go. The good news is that there are ways you can protect your roof and help keep the snow where it belongs; outside. Here are our top tips for keeping your roof protected this winter:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  1. Check how your roof looks and make repairs as necessary.<\/li>
  2. Consider preventative measures such as radiant heat or an ice shield.<\/li>
  3. Regularly clean the snow build up off your roof.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t

    Check for Damage to Your Roof<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    There\u2019s an old saying, \u201cAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.\u201d That applies to keeping your roof protected over the winter. If you are comfortable doing it, you can get up on your roof yourself to see if it\u2019s in good shape. Otherwise, you should get a professional roofer to perform a roof inspection. If you have missing or curled shingles, you need to replace them right away. Otherwise, you can end up with severe water damage. You should also make sure that your gutters are clear of things like leaves. A blocked gutter can end up forcing water, snow, or ice back up onto your roof, causing an \u201cice dam.\u201d An ice dam can cause water or ice to flow under your shingles, leading to water damage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t

    Consider Installing Radiant Heat or an Ice Shield\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    Another way to keep your roof protected over the winter is to put another set of protective measures in place. One option is to radiant roof heating installed. This kind of system works to keep your roof temperature above freezing and can help prevent ice build-up. Also, a radiant roof heating system can help protect your roof and increase its life span. Another option, particularly for metal roofs, is an ice and water shield. It\u2019s a waterproof roof barrier that helps protect vulnerable areas on your metal roof from having ice and water damage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t

    Clear Snow From Your Roof Regularly\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

    While it\u2019s crucial to take preventative measures, it\u2019s also important to be vigilant over the winter to make sure you don\u2019t get too much snow accumulating on your roof. These are some signs that there is too much snow on your roof and it\u2019s under a lot of pressure:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t