Keep Water from Overshooting at Roof Corners

When rain comes pouring down on your roof, you may notice water that’s supposed to be falling into your gutters missing it entirely at the corners where two perpendicular roof surfaces meet to form a valley. This effect is caused by the increased amount of water that gathers inside the valley, causing it to run faster and overshoot the gutter.

Don’t Ignore Ice Dams and Excess Snow Your Roof

Winter is not only the season for holidays, it’s also the season for ice dams and snow-burdened roofs. While they may seem harmless enough, these two can actually cause major headaches for your home and family.

Aside from potential water damage and the threat of a potential roof collapse, icicles that form on the roof can suddenly fall off and cause serious injuries. Icicles also drip water regularly, with the resulting puddle turning into a slipping hazard before long, especially if it forms along sidewalks or pathways.

It is acceptably far safer to simply take preemptive measures and install specific home additions that can control or eliminate the ice and snow that accumulates on the rooftop, rather than risk life and limb to remove them manually. One such option is to install a product like Heated Helmet by Gutter Helmet® that melts snow or ice so that they drain through the gutters like rainwater. Such a product can also be used in tandem with gutter guard systems.

Though you can use a shovel and a ladder to take care of this bothersome duo, you must exercise utmost caution if you wish to remove snow and ice chunks from the roof yourself. Along with a sensible gutter guard, it may be a wiser decision to install a reliable gutter splash guard system on every roof valley to prevent overflows.