The Pros & Cons of Winter Roof Repairing
In Southeast Michigan – including Wayne, Macomb & Oakland County

Michigan homeowners typically replace their older, leaky or damaged roofs in the warm, dry months of summer. But what happens when storm damage or other disaster hit unexpectedly & damage your roof in the winter time?

Can a roof be repaired or replaced in the winter?

While many other roof repair companies take the winter off – at Aaron’s Restoration we can repair or replace your damaged roof year round. Our roof repair specialists work 365 days a year to ensure that your home and valuables are protected – no matter what time of year roof damage or leaks may strike!

Many people erroneously assume that roofing projects don’t happen in the winter and should wait until spring. But if your roof has a leak, the expansion and contraction of your roof’s materials – caused by freezing and thawing – can actually make your roof damage worse, causing even more leaks to appear.

Our roof repair specialists can fix the damage whenever it occurs – so that it does not get worse over the course of the winter.

Dangers of Ice & Snow when Repairing Michigan Roofs in Winter

You might be wondering if it’s more dangerous to be repairing your roof in icy or snowy conditions – and if roof repairs should wait until springtime. The short answer is that ice and snow can make a roof extremely slippery and you (or any non-professional) should NEVER attempt to climb up and attempt to repair or remove ice or snow from a roof.

However, ice and snow can be easily handled by an experienced roofer who has the proper equipment, including shoes, harnesses, rigging, etc. to safely repair a roof – no matter how inclement the conditions.

Falls are the second leading cause of death from unintentional injury in the United States. Do not become a statistic by trying to clean or repair your own roof. At Aaron’s Restoration we adhere to – or exceed – all OSHA standards, safety measures, and safety equipment requirements.

Unlike other seasonal roof companies who hire temporary workers – our employees are full time roof repair specialist who have the training and experience to handle a roof under even the worst winter storm conditions.

Oakland County, Michigan Winter Roof Repair Basics

• If your roof is packed with snow, it should only take 30 minutes to an hour for our skilled and experienced roofers to shovel it off, depending on the size of your roof.
• We will immediately tarp or put up other emergency covering to ensure that no further ice, snow or water will get into your home until permanent repairs are made.
• There are types of roofing materials that should not be installed in winter conditions, as well as some that can be installed any time of year, regardless of the weather. Our experienced professionals will use the proper materials for winter time installation.
• Roofing materials all behave differently in conditions below 40 degrees – only an experienced year round roofer will understand these differences.
• Asphalt shingles used for sloped roofs must be installed with caution and skill in the winter- to be careful not to bend and crack the shingles.
• Asphalt shingles are dependent on a proper seal, which requires heat from the sun to bond, so our experienced roofers will install your shingles at the right time for your adhesives.

Winter roofing projects in any season should be discussed at length with a trusted contractor – who performs year round roof damage repair, replacement and installation to prevent common problems and prevent the premature failure of your roof.

We repaired hundreds of Michigan roofs in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland County every winter.

If your roof has been damaged in a winter storm, DO NOT wait until spring or summer to address your roof repairs! The damage may only get worse. Call the experienced roof repair specialists at Aaron’s Restoration to immediately stop any further leakage and damage and permanently repair your roof.