02/02/2026
A Few Things to Look For Around Your Home - WHEN THE ICE IS GONE:
-Broken or damaged roof penetrations (vent pipes stuck through your roof)
-Damaged boots (seals) around those penetrations
-Broken/damaged/leaky satellite dish mounts on the roof or fascia
-Physical damage to A/C units located under the eaves where ice fell from the roof
-Cracks or separation in sheetrock signifying structural movement behind it
-Steel web trusses with new kinks or twists on your barn/outbuilding/barndominium
-Broken or damaged rafters/purlins roof structure
We have unfortunately seen all of these issues in the last couple of days. The current ice accumulation is a greater amount of weight on your roof than it was likely designed for. Sliding sheets of ice, particularly on metal roofs, are hanging on to the vertical stacks and tearing them off. This has also caused roof damage in some cases.
Stay Safe! Be careful, especially on a ladder! If you suspect damage or need an evaluation, call a specialist qualified to handle the issues you suspect!
Remember SAFETY FIRST! It is still dangerously slick in many areas. Evaluations can wait until conditions are safe.