The beautiful, cold months of winter can present some tough problems to solve in Whitney, especially concerning the maintenance of snow on roofs. Sometimes this maintenance is called "roof rake service," but part of the problem is that the roofs in Whitney all seem to be different from one another. Some structures have what we would call a "bang-up" snow slide; others manage snow in such a way that they retain snow and benefit from its insulating properties. I don't know how you would take a roof-by-roof approach to snow management; I do know that not every roofer is a "snow roofer." You must have a service that knows how to handle those architectural differences so you don't damage the roof or the snow itself.
Deciding what kind of snow removal is necessary for Whitney must begin with understanding the town's snowfall patterns. The roof of the Whitney Recreation Center is flat. The Rec is second only to the warming hut on top of the roof of the old jail on San Juan Island in having the cover that both snow and ice prefer. The pathway for both ice and snow is straightforward: build up to the right level and, at the right temperature, watch it sag, slide, or both. Either situation isn’t good, especially if the built-up snow or ice causes the roof to leak, the second floor to become an unwanted ice rink, or the Rec itself to become a safety hazard for pedestrians and residents.
Another crucial aspect to think about when considering roof snow removal in Whitney is safety. Whether you are dealing with the removal of snow from your roof yourself or hiring professionals, it is very important that the methodology used is not only effective but also safe. You can't afford to have improperly removed snow lead to damaged shingles, leaks, or even structural compromise. On the other hand, using "experienced" professionals who go about the job haphazardly can be just as troublesome. The right choice for your roof should be one that leads to neither of these outcomes. Pros do familiar themselves with the best practices and the right tools for the job enable optimally safe technique, so contracting with them does help ensure a roof is kept in its best condition through winter (and, therefore, carries over to the roof's longevity and the value of the residence).
