Roof Popping After Heavy Snow

If heavy snowfall has built up on your roof watch out for these warning signs.

Roof popping after heavy snow.

Doors on interior walls begin to stick or pop open. If you notice excessive or unusually loud cracking and popping sounds after mother nature has piled frozen precipitation on your roof it may be wise to investigate further. Snow and ice build up are another reason for roofs to pop and creak. Again proper ventilation is the answer.

After a snowfall every homeowner should take a look at their roof and check for hot spots areas on the roof where the snow has melted. While doors leading outside may stick in the winter inside doors. There are some clues to look for to determine if a home is suffering under the weight of too much snow. If a snowstorm just dumped about 9 inches of heavy snow on your roof the equation to determine snow load is 9 x 1 25.

Take a look around your home and note any signs of gutters pulling away from your roofline. Moisture build up is no minor matter since this can lead to wood rot and mold. Doors that pop open for no reason. Signs of roof damage from excessive snow.

That works out to be 11 25 pounds per square foot. Sticking interior doors such as those leading to bedrooms bathrooms or closets. Windows that are hard to open and close. According to our math in this example your roof is probably doing just fine.

It s normal for some melting around venting and fireplace. Step back and look for puckers and out of place roof tiles.