Prepare Your Business for Winter Weather

All Aluminum Gutters
531 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704

(631) 816-2498

Residential properties aren’t the only ones that need a little bit of TLC to make it through the winter. If you’re a business owner it’s important to prepare your office building for the perils of winter as well. To get you started, here are a few tips to keep your office structurally sound throughout the season.

Determine how much your roof can handle. The amount of weight that a roof can take is dependent on the building’s overall structure. It’s a good idea to let a structural engineer come take a look to determine how much snow is too much, especially if the building and roof are dated.

Inspect and repair your gutter system. The weight of winter snow can also cause damage to your gutters, so it’s important to be inspecting them regularly. Should you find any issues with your gutters -- leaky or detached seams, broken fasteners, loosened downspouts, etc. -- make sure to have them repaired by a professional right away.

Keep your roof and gutters clean. Dirt and debris can become lodged on your roof and in your gutters, trapping snow and ice inside. This can put your business at serious risk for water damage, so keeping your gutters clear throughout the winter is essential.

Watch out for ice dams. The best way to prevent ice dams is by keeping snow off your roof and out of your gutters, and making sure that the attic of your office building is properly insulated. When heat escapes the building, it warms the roof and causes snow to melt run down the roof and refreeze at the gutters forming dangerous dams.

We know that running a business is hard work, so if you don’t have the time to tend to your roof and gutters on your own don’t worry! All Aluminum Gutters offers gutter installation and repair at an affordable price to customers in the Long island, Queens, Westchester and Bronx areas.

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