Lombardo's Contracting | Roofing Services in Bruce Township, MI 48065

Yes, strategically. While a deck itself doesn't prevent ice dams, a well-designed addition or deck can improve roof ventilation and water runoff. During construction, we assess your home's entire exterior envelope. For instance, we can ensure proper soffit and eave details on new additions to minimize ice dam risk, and design decks that don't trap snow against the house. It's about integrating all elements of your home's exterior for better overall protection against our Bruce Township winters.

It depends on the extent of the damage and the deck's age. We'll inspect both the deck's structure and how the storm may have affected the adjoining roof and siding. Often, high winds that damage decks can also loosen shingles or flashing. We recommend a combined assessment. A full deck replacement allows us to not only build a stronger, code-compliant structure but also to reseal and flash the connection point to your house, preventing future water intrusion that could lead to roof leaks or ice dam issues.

When building your addition in Bruce Township, we focus on creating a continuous, robust roofing system. This starts with using high-wind-rated shingles and proper installation techniques, including more fasteners per shingle in critical areas. We integrate the new roof seamlessly with the old, reinforcing the valley flashings and edges where wind uplift is most common. The goal is to ensure the addition doesn't become a weak point. By treating the entire roof as one unified system, we significantly improve your home's overall resilience against the strong winds we see in our area.