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ICE DAMS - The most common problem in cold weather is the presence of
ice dams. Since ice dams are (naturally) only discovered in the winter
when conditions are unfavorable for roofing, most people need a quick
fix until something more permanent can be affected. The problem is,
there's seldom a quick fix for ice dams. Homeowners also need to be on
gaurd against roofers who try to sell an entire roof, when an ice dam
is the true cause of a leak, remember that just becasue some melted
snow runs into the home (as bad as that can be), it does not
automatically mena that you need an entirely new roof.

You can try calcium chloride or rock salt to melt the ice. Place the
chemical in an old athletic sock or pair of pantyhose, and drape it
lengthwise over the dam area! If you use a mechanical means to remove
it (chisels, picks, etc.), you're probably going to damage the roof.
Most people do. You might also try the use of heat tape (a.k.a. heat
cable) which can often be purchased at a hardware store. You must
know, however, that fires have started because of heat tape so be sure
your smoke alarms are working and review your homeowner's insurance
policy. There are many heat tape products which have never caused
problems, they cost more, but are far cheaper than a new house! Stay
away from the inexpensive products. Get a tape that is
thermostatically controlled and made from heavy gage wire. For
information on ice dams and how to solve them, consult a roofing
professional!

CONDENSATION - Condensation is also a major winter issue. Condensation
occurs when warm, moist air hits a cold surface, i.e. airfrom your
house's interior hitting the bottom side of the cold roof deck. The
solution is to install a vapor re-tarder at the ceiling level,trapping
the warm air and not allowing it to get to the bottom of the roof
deck, and providing adequate ventilation. A roofing contractorshould
address ventilation issues, you probably should be suspicious if they
do not request an attic inspection as part of the bidding process. A
separate insulation contractor maybe required to address D.O.E.
(Department of Energy) insulation values, typically R; 38-49. Neither
are simple, quick solutions. If you have a CATHEDRAL CEILING, then
your problems are generally even more complex and expensive to fix
because you may have to replace all the existing insulation, with
insulation specifically designed for cathedral ceilings, or you may
have to install baffles in order to provide an air space to allow
proper venting. Either way may involve demolition of the ceiling or
the roof in order to get at the insulation.

ROOFING - People often question whether or not they can roof in cold
weather. You can roof in cold, dry weather, but the quality of the
finished product may be adversely affected by wet snowy shingles. Most
manufacturers of all roofing types have specific requirements about
what temperatures their materials can be installed in. For the most
part, the temperature is 28 degrees or more. It is possible to install
roofs in temperatures less than 28 degrees, but many extra precautions
are needed. For instance, EDPM roofers need to make sure their
adhesive isn't freezing. Composition shingle roofers have to be
careful that they aren't damaging the shingles when nailing them. NO
roofing guns should be used at all in temperatures under 32 degrees.

At ROOF TIME LLC we hand nail all our winter installations, at no
additional charge to our homeowners! All steep slope roofers have to
be careful that they don't damage the underlayment which can become
brittle in cold weather. Only 30 pound felt should be considered as
underlayment, and all underlayments should be installed using cap
nails, with no staples. On a roof tear-off, insist that only as much
roofing as can be newly shingled in the same day be attempted. Too
many homeowners have had their interior ceilings ruined by surprise
winter storms that tarps and felt alone, could not withstand.

So why even consider a winter roof installation? Homeowners who have
roofs installed in winter months receive the best pricing of the year
as companies often just work to keep men employed for the upcoming
busy spring season. In other cases, some homeowners simply have roofs
so poorly constructed that they cannot afford to wait till springtime.
Whatever a homeowners reason for placing a new roof on their home in
the winter, the good news is, that it can be done successfully, but
needs to be done professionally.....in other words, use an established
company that has cold weather experience!




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On Dec 4, 8:17 am, "Joseph Meehan" wrote:
"Roof Time Cincinnati" wrote in ...

ICE DAMS - The most common problem in cold weather is ...


There is some good advice in that message.

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But isnt poor insulation and air infiltration the real cause and its
one that can be fixed anytime, and often easily.
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Brought to you by the company that also posted:

"This man is an idiot and a complete F^*&ing LIAR. We do not know him
and would never agree to work for anyone as stupid as him."

The term "bipolar" comes to mind.
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On Dec 4, 9:26�am, DerbyDad03 wrote:
Brought to you by the company that also posted:

"This man is an idiot and a complete F^*&ing LIAR. We do not know him
and would never agree to work for anyone as stupid as him."

The term "bipolar" comes to mind.


winter is a bad time to install a new roof, the new shingles may never
smooth out and seal properly.

this happened to me my landlord had a roof uinstalled in november to
save some money, 3 years later home needed new roof again
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On Dec 4, 2:36 pm, "Joseph Meehan" wrote:
"ransley" wrote in message

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On Dec 4, 8:17 am, "Joseph Meehan" wrote:
"Roof Time Cincinnati" wrote in
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ICE DAMS - The most common problem in cold weather is ...


There is some good advice in that message.


--
Joseph Meehan


Dia 's Muire duit


But isnt poor insulation and air infiltration the real cause and its
one that can be fixed anytime, and often easily.


Those would contribute to moisture in the attic, but I can't see how
they might contribute in a general way to ice dams.

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Joseph Meehan

Dia 's Muire duit


Actually, these conditions are direct contributors to ice dam
formation. Tom


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On Dec 4, 4:36 pm, "Joseph Meehan" wrote:
"ransley" wrote in message

But isnt poor insulation and air infiltration the real cause and its
one that can be fixed anytime, and often easily.


Those would contribute to moisture in the attic, but I can't see how
they might contribute in a general way to ice dams.


It's the heat escaping at the eave that causes the problem, and is
usually due to voids in the insulation envelope. The heat at the eave
exacerbates the freeze/thaw cycle and ice dams result.

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