Winter is a time for keeping warm inside your home, a place where you should feel safe and protected throughout the season. External forces can make that difficult, though, and your roof is a prime target for wintertime woes. The family-owned and operated business Cincinnati Roofing has made a strong and dependable name for itself while providing the people of Cincinnati, OH, with 60+ years of industry experience. It's this kind of experience that allows them to know the keys to spotting a dangerous roof.

You can stay ahead of roof repairs this season by taking some time to look for these signs of danger. In many cases you will still want to consult roofers, especially if you're unsure of how serious something is, but here's a handy head start for the season:

• Increased Snow & Ice Weight: Snow looks pretty nice on your average roof, but toss in ice (as well as too much of both) and you have a recipe for disaster. Most houses have the ability to support about 20 lbs per square foot of roofing, but once you get above that you're officially in the danger zone.
• Sagging Roof Parts: When your roof is overburdened, you should be able to spot sagging areas from within. If the roof itself is visibly sagging, as well as anything else connected such as tiles, boards, or even sprinklers, you'll want to contact roofing services as soon as possible.
• Popping, Cracking, & Creaking: There are also specific sounds you can listen for if you suspect your roof might be in danger. If you hear any significant or unusual popping, cracking, or creaking, then you likely have a problem up above.
• Leaks & Splits: There are a few ways to spot unwanted moisture that's creeping in through a damaged roof. Head up to the attic and check for dark spots, or any water that may have crept even further into the house. Also, look for cracked or split wood affected by the stress.

If any of these problems start to rear their head this winter, toss those worries away with a call to Cincinnati Roofing. You can visit them online for more information, or give them a call at (513) 484-5363.