If you’re wondering where this winter came from and if it is ever going to leave much like an unwanted house guest mucking up your home and eating all your goodies there might not be good news anytime soon for you. One thing is guaranteed though: seasons do change and winter will behind us before you know it. It’s getting through it that will be challenging. If you’re having issues with all the snow and rain and ice and it’s out of your realm of expertise Upson Company can help. However, please remember Upson Company is a commercial and industrial company and does not do any residential leak repairs, only commercial leak repairs.

If you are a residential homeowner and are concerned about snow and ice damaging your roof there are some steps you can take to remedy the problem on your own, especially if ice dams are a concern:

1. Apply ice melt to ice in gutters. Check your local hardware store for roof pucks – ice melt specifically designed for roofs and breaking down ice dams.
2. Apply hot water or use a steam machine to ice in gutters
3. Clear snow away from eve line about four to six feet

*If you do not feel you can safely completely these steps on your own contact a professional to do it for you.

If you have commercial leak repairs you will need to call the office to be put on the leak list. Do not send emails to employees or contact us via the website. If you contact us via email you will experience further delay in getting your roof leak repair fixed. Several employees are available and ready to take your leak call. If you are concerned your roof might collapse due to added weight of snow and ice on your roof you will need to call your insurance company prior to any snow removal.