Know the basics
Snow removal from a roof is no small feat. According to the CNESST, you should remove snow from your roof as soon as there is an accumulation of 70 cm of snow. In order to avoid damaging the coating, it is preferable to use a snow pusher or a plastic scraper and leave a layer of snow of about 15 cm. We must also remember that this type of operation can be as dangerous for the person doing it as for the people circulating around the building.
Plowing snow from your roof means exposing yourself to certain dangers:
fall
burial
malaise
injury
etc.
Flat roofs
Flat roofs collect much more snow than pitched or sheet metal roofs. It is therefore necessary to keep an eye on this type of roof. In addition, it is important to avoid the occurrence of structural stress which could lead to serious consequences. It is therefore a question of removing the weight that weighs on the roof during major broadsides. A flat roofer in Montreal can help you determine whether it is necessary to remove snow from your roof or not.
Failing to clear your roof could lead to:
a subsidence of the roof
a roof collapse
water infiltration (especially for shingle roofs)
a snowfall on pedestrians (pitched roof)
etc.
Structural stress
Although the roofs here are built to support the snow loads of our Quebec winters, you have to be vigilant during exceptional accumulations. There are some signs that can indicate structural stress on your roof. Remember to watch:
the cracks on the interior walls
doors that get stuck
unusual crackles
a warped ceiling
Hire specialists
It is recommended to hire professionals who use safe methods to take care of snow removal from your roof. The Couvreurs de l'Est team installs , inspect, repairs, and snow removal roofs for over 60 years. Our roofers carry out several types of roofing in Montreal and the surrounding area and know their specificities well.Our professionals are used to being on rooftops and leave nothing to chance. We always make sure to be careful, not to damage the coating and to mark off a spill area and prohibit access.
Professionals
establish a security perimeter
work with appropriate equipment
use safe techniques
have appropriate commercial insurance coverage
To avoid worries, signing an agreement with a company that specializes in roof snow removal is an excellent idea. Your roofer in Montreal, Couvreurs de l’Est, is perfectly equipped to meet all your needs. Call us for an estimate or for any other service related to your roof in Montreal.