Dealing With & Preventing Frozen Gutters This Winter

It’s never easy having your whole gutter system freeze over. This is usually caused by water backing up on the roof, and the weight of the ice can make your gutters sag and even cause them to come down completely. While it may seem like frozen gutters and downspouts are unavoidable during the winter season, there are steps and preventative measures you can take to keep this from happening to your home. Here’s what our storm damage repair experts at Lifestyle Home Improvement Roofing and Construction have to say. 

Dealing With Frozen Gutters

If your gutters are already frozen solid, your best bet may be to wait it out. You might consider getting a steam system or hot water application to thaw out the ice, but you’ll have to consult with a professional so they can install the right heating system on your gutters. These can be costly, but they’re worth the investment if it helps prevent damaged gutters later on.

As trusted residential roofing contractors, we don’t recommend using salt or other chemicals to melt snow off of roofs or gutters. Some of these are corrosive and can damage your roof, not to mention harmful to grass and plants when they go down the downspouts. If the problem has already reached underneath the shingles and water has begun leaking into your house, you’ll need to call in a trusted professional to address the issue.

Preventing Frozen Gutters

To keep your gutters from freezing during the winter season, make sure to hire a professional to clean them every six months and keep them clear of debris that may otherwise lead to water buildup. When there’s debris clogging your downspouts, water is prevented from draining properly and freezes instead, which also adds unnecessary weight. 

As the best contractor in Oklahoma, Lifestyle Home Improvement Roofing and Construction [performs exceptional roofing inspections and always gets the job done professionally and efficiently. You can reach us at (405) 485-9939 or through our online contact form today!