Protect Your Home From Ice Dams

Glacial Problems?

If you’re a homeowner, chances are you know how damaging winter ice dams can be to your roof. Melting water becomes trapped beneath roofing shingles, and eventually, drip, drip, drip! Not good. Caused by melting snow on the warmer, higher areas of your roof, which then refreezes when it reaches the cooler edges of the roof, it creating a dam that continues to trap more melting water. But don’t despair. As a homeowner, there are important steps you can take to help protect your home from ice dams.

PROPER INSULATION

• Floor Insulation - When warm air from inside your home enters the attic, it can make the roof warm enough to cause the formation of ice upon your roof. Adequate insulation helps to prevent this issue, particularly on the attic floor. If your home is older, chances are good that its insulation is insufficient.

• Air Leaks - Air leaks are another frequent contributor to this issue. All air leaks leading to the attic must be discovered and thoroughly sealed in order to prevent ice dams.

ADEQUATE ATTIC VENTILATION

• Does your roof have soffit vents? If so, great! If not, you will need gable vents (or possibly roof vents) installed to allow cold air to enter your attic during winter months. Gas furnace in your attic? Be certain the furnace is professionally insulated, to eliminate the risk of heat from unit operation entering the space.

PREVENTION PRODUCTS

• Heating Cables - Install at the eaves of your roof and turn them on during and after a snowstorm to melt away pesky ice buildup at the edges of your roof.

• Snow Rakes - Use to push up and clear off the snow on your roof, in order to help you stop ice dams from forming.

METAL ROOFING

• Designed with a special finish to shed snow and ice in the winter, installing a metal roof (in conjunction with necessary insulation and ventilation) is a terrific way to fight ice dam formation.

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Contact Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal

When you need a professional Nashville commercial or residential roofer you can rely on to help you prepare your roof for winter, Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal has the experience and know-how to get the job done. Remember, at Mike Ragan Roofing, estimates are always free, and financing is available. For all of your Greater Nashville roofing and gutter needs, call  Mike Ragan and crew at (615) 274-9445.

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9 Reasons to Love Copper Roofing

Crowning Jewelry

When first applied, copper looks like crowning jewelry adorning your home. Over time it ages to a beautiful, rich-looking patina, as seen gracing the tops of many of the world’s most historic buildings. At Mike Ragan Roofing, we love installing architectural copper roofing. It’s one of our specialties. Wondering what makes copper so special as a roofing material? Check out these 9 Reasons to Love Copper Roofing, and see if you don’t agree.

1. Increase Curb Appeal & Property Value - copper roofing is very attractive to buyers for its aesthetic appeal as well as the value it adds to a home.

2. Pays for Itself - while more costly to install initially, the durability & longevity of copper  quickly pay for itself in value over the years.

3. Permanent Roofing - a properly installed copper roof can last centuries!

4. Stunning Beauty - neat, tailored look with colorful, artistic-looking patina.

5. Stands Up to the Elements - stands strong against high winds, heavy snow storms and abundant rains; is inflammable and adds excellent flood protection.

6. Light Weight Easier on Structural Support - lighter roof means fewer supports which adds up to savings on materials; also makes it an ideal choice for regions with heavy snowfall (less risk of roof collapse).

7. Eco-Friendly, Green Building Material - among the top green building materials. One of the most recycled structural metals, copper roofs average 75% recycled content.

8. Premium Material Retains Value - quality copper scrap retains 95% of newly mined value.

9. Maintenance-Free - does not need coating, finishing, re-painting or refinishing. Copper will not rust or corrode.

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Contact Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal

When you need a professional Nashville commercial or residential roofer you can rely on, Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal has the experience and know-how to get the job done right the first time. At Mike Ragan Roofing, estimates are always free, and financing is available. For all of your Greater Nashville copper roofing and gutter needs, call  Mike Ragan and crew at (615) 274-9445.

For special offers and updates from

Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal,  click HERE.