Category: Seasonal Preparation

The Adverse Effects of Snow and Ice on Your Roof

The roof of a house is covered in snow and ice after a winter storm

Winter weather in Pennsylvania can be brutal. You know how it is: whipping winds, blinding snowstorms, icicles hanging from gutters, etc. Freezing cold temperatures coupled with snow and ice can really affect your roof. Winter Can Cause Your Roof Severe Stress Humans experience stress, right? Well so do roofs, especially in the winter when they’re… Read more »

What Can I do About a Leaky Roof in the Winter?

Winter weather in the Poconos/Pennsylvania can be brutal. You have howling winds, snow squalls, icicles, sleet, freezing rain– you name it, it’s rough! Imagine what your roof has to endure during the winter. You might end up with a roof leak this winter if you get ice dams freezing at your eaves, or you have… Read more »

Here’s Why You Should Install a New Roof This Summer

roofer next to the chimney verifying the tiles

Roofing By Bruce is now scheduling roof installations for the summer of 2021. We are trained on the best ways of installation and experienced with the Nor-Eastern Nailing System, which is best for our area– The Poconos. This nailing system helps provide better endurance for roofs when they have to battle the harsh winter weather… Read more »

What Does Snow and Ice Do to Your Roof?

Snow on Roof

It’s that time of year again when snow and ice wreak havoc with Pennsylvania homes, including those in the Poconos. What do snow and ice do to your roof? Ice Dams Perhaps the worst thing to happen to PA roofs in the winter are ice dams. When ice builds up on the eaves of sloped… Read more »

Here’s Why You Should Have a Roof Inspection Before Winter

Roof Inspections Before Winter

Winter in the Poconos can be brutal on older roofs. Temperatures dip below freezing, the wind chill can hover around zero, and of course there’s snow and ice to deal with, too. Thus, it makes sense to have a roof inspection done before winter starts. If you were thinking of having your roof inspected, now… Read more »

‘Snow’ Big Deal: Understanding the Actual Weight of Snow on Your Roof

Winter means snow, and here in Pennsylvania it can mean a lot of snow. This snow, particularly if it is wet and heavy, can mean problems for the roofs on buildings and homes. Fortunately, there’s a calculation that’s done when building roofs that takes snow into account. The East Stroudsburg area receives nearly 40 inches… Read more »

A Strong Hurricane Season Predicted – Is Your Roof Ready?

Late summer and early fall is often a time to think of last-minute summer getaways, fall festivities and preparation for the coming winter. It is also a time to think about hurricanes. The full hurricane season lasts from June 1 through Nov. 30, but the peak of the season is usually from about mid-August through… Read more »

Handling Summer Storms – What to Look for After Hail

Summer is the favorite season of many people thanks to the beautiful weather and warm temperatures. As enjoyable as summer can be, however, it can also stir up some dangerous and potentially damaging weather conditions that can cause costly repairs and damage. Hail is a unique form of precipitation that might look innocent in size,… Read more »

Five Things to Check on Your Roof Before Summer

Summer is a great time of year for most of us, but it can take a toll on your roof. The hot sun can cause more damage on your roof than you may imagine, and it’s important to keep it in the best shape possible during the coming months. Preparation now can help you from… Read more »

Three Benefits of Installing a New Roof

Winter weather can do quite a bit of damage to our homes, and especially to the roof. This can lead to many homeowners going back and forth on whether to install a new roof or not. Before you decide, though, consider three of the major benefits that come with a new roof. Safety It’s no… Read more »