The past few weeks had St.
Louis, MO experiencing the effects of the winter weather. As
expected, ice and snow affected water pipes and sewer drains. As a
result, professionals have been busy fixing broken pipes and clearing
icy drains.
Amidst the clearing of ice
and snow on the ground, the same applies to the roofs, as well. Ice
and snow can also accumulate on roofs that might result in
considerable damage. They might collapse after being unable to
sustain the weight buildup of snow, especially older roofs.
Normally, fresh snow is
about two to four times lighter than old snow. When fresh snow piles
on top of old snow on the roof, however, it increases the chances of
the roof collapsing from too much weight. A mix of ice and snow can
be quite heavy, with one inch of ice weighing as much as a foot of
snow.
Given
the scenario, ice and snow needs to be cleared from the roof as soon
as possible. Roofing
contractors in St. Louis, MO
can perform the clearing as well as inspecting roofs for possible
damage. The sooner the roofs are inspected and cleared, the sooner
any issues can be resolved before they worsen.
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