Nevada’s winters may not be the worst in the United States, but our coldest season can still go below 30°F for weeks. This extreme weather, coupled with the weight of snow and rain, spells bad news for your roof. If you followed our winter roof maintenance and repair tips, you might have been able to minimize winter roof damage.

Fixing your own roof to cut expenses can be tempting. When you find a leak, for instance, you might think that you should just fix it yourself because it's only a simple problem. But if you ask our experts at D&D Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., they’ll say that fixing a leak is not as simple as it seems.

Skylights, or windows installed in roofs, are an excellent way to warm and brighten up your home, especially during winter. Not only do they allow natural light in and give you a spectacular view of the sky, but they also reduce the need for electric lighting.

Your roof is one of the most remarkable features of your home — it can even account for up to 40% of your house’s visual exterior. Because it’s such an important element of your house, it pays to take some time in choosing what kind of roof shingles to use.

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season almost upon us, it’s easy to overlook something important: winterproofing your roof. Winter arrives in just a few weeks, and there’s very little time left to make sure that your roof is in tip-top shape to face the harsh weather conditions.

Winter arrives in December, but preparing your roof several weeks early wouldn’t hurt. In fact, you should be thinking about fortifying your roof against the oncoming inclement weather as early as now. A roofing job can take two days, two weeks, or more, depending on the severity of the roof damage, so take that into consideration when planning a timeline for winter-proofing your home.

Most roofs have a 20-year life span, but not all get to that milestone. Before roofs reach the big 2-0, they can get damaged due to inclement weather, rust, moss, termites, and faulty workmanship, among other things. And when they do, they need to be repaired or replaced.