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Metal roofs are the toughest, most reliable option for homes up north. However, that doesn’t mean they’re immune to winter damage. They can look perfect from a distance, while the real damage, like loose hardware, stressed flashing, or small shifts allowing leaks, might not be apparent until a close-up inspection reveals what's really wrong.
If you want absolute peace of mind before spring exposes the worst of the damage, it helps to know what to watch out for and when to call reliable metal roofers in Keene, NH, to check your roof.
When there are inches of snow on your roof, most winter damage is hard to spot – we get it. Fasteners and seams stay hidden for the better part until a thaw, a slide-off, or a partial melt reveals anything.
For now, you can look out for conditions around the roof, such as new drips, damp attic spots, uneven melt patterns, and stains. Once the harsh stretch clears, you can schedule an inspection so that any repair or replacement planning can happen before spring.
Also Read: Is Your Roof Ship-Shape for a New England Winter?
Below is a quick, no-ladder checklist of warning signs you can spot from the ground, and from the inside, so that you can catch problems early and plan repairs before they get out of hand (and budget!).
On many metal roofs, fasteners & rubber washers take the first hit when temperatures take a dive. After a thaw or when sections clear from snow, look for screw lines that seem slightly raised or uneven.
The rubber washer under each screw can compress, crack, and split after repeated freeze-thaw cycles, leaving tiny gaps. They pull in meltwater and funnel it along the panel.
If you notice this, it’s an early damage sign – Do Not Ignore.
Metal roofers in Keene, NH, are quick to spot winter stress along the roof’s seams and standing joints. After a thaw, look for slight openings where the panels don’t really align with one another – a drift.
A wavy look (oil canning) can be everyday, but a visible gap or misaligned seam is not. When overlaps stop sitting flush, meltwater can seep underneath them quickly – making its way to the next sign.
Metal roofs with damaged seams channel water along panels and underlayment, so your first clue indoors won’t be directly under the entry point. During the thaw, look out for faint condensation lines, slow intermittent drips, or damp insulation near the attic vents, chimneys, or pipe boots.
Even if the panels look fine around the chimneys, skylights, and vents, they are prime spots for hidden winter damage. After a melt, check for sealant lines that have come apart, warped flashing, or rubber boots that are stiff &cracked from freeze stress.
These small failures are repeat entry points for moisture. While metal panels last long, the damage lies in the detailing.
While a roof check now can catch budding issues in the act, making them still manageable, it also helps you plan repairs or replacement before spring demand peaks.
Guyer& Son Roofing, reliable metal roofers in Keene, NH, provides quality workmanship, honest assessments, and clear guidance on what to fix versus replace.
Request a free estimate and schedule service at (603) 876-9915 before the snowmelt takes damage to a costly level.
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