You Need to Know Your Roof’s ‘Snow Load’
Photo: Shawn Hamilton (Shutterstock) Most roofs constructed after modern regulations were passed in the U.S. in 1988 are built to withstand a certain amount of extra weight in the form…
How to (Safely) Shovel Snow Off Your Roof
Photo: Parilov (Shutterstock) If you live in an area that gets blessed by snow every winter, you’re probably pretty used to it. But no matter how experienced you are with…
How to Prevent Ice Dams From Ruining Your Roof
Photo: northlight (Shutterstock) Ice dams are the result of a freeze-and-thaw cycle when there’s snow on your roof, and they suck. They can cause damage to your roof and gutters,…
How to Keep Your Basement from Flooding When Snow & Ice Start to Melt
Photo: cunaplus (Shutterstock) Over the past few weeks, many parts of the country have experienced serious winter weather—including areas that don’t normally see that kind of snow and ice. And…