Roofing in Connecticut During the Fall & Winter

 We here at Klaus Larsen LLC would like to welcome everybody into the fall season. Summer is our most active season and we've installed more roofs and have had more happy, protected homeowners than ever. As one of Connecticut's leading roofing experts, Klaus Larsen has continued to gain a reputation based on solid workmanship, honesty, and dedicated service to our customers. Our office staff has recently grown as well as our crew and sales team workforces, so that we may serve you more efficiently.

The cruelest season is right around the corner. Winter is when any minor issues will make themselves apparent and when your roof is really put to the test. Whether it's poor ventilation making your home drafty and causing ice dams, or the sheer weight of that New England arctic tundra - the consistent accumulation, melting and refreezing of moisture can turn the smallest leak into a giant headache. 

Klaus Larsen works all year long, so we can most definitely replace or repair a roof during the winter months. Extra precaution and measures must be adhered to in the process of installing roofing material during the winter, but it is very much in our jurisdiction. We make sure to adjust the pressure of our nail guns to accommodate for the lower temperatures and to apply a different adhesive, tailor-made for use in below-freezing weather. Klaus Larsen understands that emergencies can arise at any time, and we are here to help whenever necessary.

Autumn is the optimal time for a roof replacement. This is true 'exterior home repair season,' and we highly recommend scheduling your home's roof installation for this time of year. The mild temperatures are ideal for working in, and it is the last opportunity before any slight issue causes internal water or structural damage. Schedule one of our sales representatives to come out and inspect your home, in order to get a better idea of how well your roof is functioning. As always, the estimate is completely free. Doing so sooner than later will help you avoid:

• Repairing water spots on the ceiling and in the plywood of your attic. Structural framing and beams can also be compromised.
  
  
• Replacing damaged gutters.
  
  
• Damage to electrical wires, which can become a fire hazard. 
  
  
• Inhibiting mold from growing. Mold and mildew can cause serious respiratory issues once dried out. Removing mold once the spores have taken hold is also very costly.
  
  
• Ice dams from non-ventilated roofing systems lead to pools of treacherous ice on sidewalks and the landings outside your home. We can install aluminum ice panels (Lamb & Ritchie Supply Company) on the perimeter of your roof to prevent ice dams from forming in the first place. Unlike heated cables, these do not require electricity to use but work via natural contraction and expansion.

 To effectively winterize your Connecticut home, one must act swiftly and start from the top with a trusted roofer! Schedule your FREE ESTIMATE today!