Snow melts from underneath, where it touches the shingles, and that slow melt is when you find out if you had a good roofer. Ice dams, snow loads, winter condensation leaks, and cold-weather installs all have real answers, and some of them void warranties.
The winter file: preventing ice dams, knowing when snow load matters, why your roof leaks in winter when it isn't raining, and the truth about installing shingles in the cold.
Utah works a roof through four distinct seasons: snowmelt and ice dams, spring hail and wind, arid triple-digit summers, and the fall rush. The wind funnels between the ranges, the sun bleaches everything, and elevation changes what your roof needs.
Roughly 90 of 100 Utah homes are under-ventilated, and it shows up as a hot upstairs, winter condensation, mold, and voided shingle warranties. Ventilation is a code item with a required ratio, and most bids quietly skip it.
We're here to see what's going on with your roof. A real assessment starts with your history and your attic, not a number from the driveway. You'll get a straight answer about what's up there, what it needs, and what it costs. Sometimes the honest answer is: your roof looks great.