During Larry L. Vaught Roofing Inc.’s 58 years as a roofing company in Kansas City, I have been asked countless times if we work through the winter. My answer has always been “yes we do.” I also explain that we endure as many non-workable days in the spring and fall due to rain as we […]
Attic ventilation is the process of allowing air to flow through your attic system, which helps to prevent moisture from building up and causing damage. Attic Ventilation System is important for all types of roofs and for various reasons. As winter approaches, let’s focus on preventing condensation and ice dams. Typically an attic is ventilated […]
Ice dams are a common problem in Kansas City, but they can be prevented and repaired with the right knowledge. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. The water that backs up […]
Ice dams are a common problem in Kansas City, especially during the winter months. They can cause a lot of damage to your roof and interior of your home. Here’s what you need to know about ice dams in Kansas City and how to prevent them: What is an ice dam? An ice dam is […]
We offer the following Facts About Ice Damming to help homeowners understand what they are dealing with. Ice damming is the result of snow melting on the upper portions of a roof, then re-freezing on lower portions of the roof. The “melting” we are referring to is that caused by warm air from the heated […]
Snow Infiltrates Roof Vents after snow storm in Kansas City area. We have received a number of calls today from homeowners who report that snow blew into their attic (through roof vents) during Thursday’s severe snow storm. The solution is to replace these vents with passive roof vents which have a snow filter in them. […]
Ice Damming is a big issue in the Kansas City area. Kansas City received approximately 9″ of snow this past Thursday 2/21/2013 and is forecast to receive another 8″ to 12″ of snow this coming Tuesday 2/26/2013. After Tuesday’s heavy snow storm, temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for the next several days. So, […]
Roof Power Vents are equipped with a thermostat which turns the vents on when attic temperatures reach around 100 degrees. However, when temperatures are less than 100 degrees ventilation of the attic is still quite necessary, especially during the cold winter months when warm moisture-laden air escapes from the living space into the attic. For […]
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