Lessons from a Roofer: 5 Surprising Things Homeowners Still Get Wrong About Roof Care
A Snowy Surprise That Taught Us Everything Early this past winter in Chester County, one home stood out. Snow had piled up, melted, refrozen—and when it finally stopped, water began dripping into the living room. The shingles looked intact, the gutters seemed clear, but something had failed. At JMK Roofing, we see this scenario more […]
The Impact of Snow and Ice on Different Roofing Materials
In Chester County, winter weather does more than inconvenience—it tests the strength, design, and longevity of your roof. Snow might seem harmless as it settles silently overhead, but when it starts to melt and refreeze, real problems begin. Snow on roofing materials impacts every roof type differently. Some surfaces shed snow naturally. Others trap moisture […]
The Importance of Roof Ventilation in Cold Weather
Here in Chester County, PA, winter settles in with a quiet intensity. Snow blankets rooftops like frosting on a cake. Chimneys puff steadily through gray skies. And inside, many homeowners start to notice the subtle signs of trouble: a mysterious water stain creeping across the ceiling, drafty upstairs bedrooms, or heating bills climbing higher than […]
Understanding Roof Load Capacity: Can Your Roof Handle the Snow?
When snow starts to fall in Chester County, PA, most people think about shoveling their driveways or salting their sidewalks. But few think about the quiet burden building up over their heads—the weight of snow on the roof. If your roof isn’t built to handle the load, that weight can turn into structural damage, leaks, […]
Emergency Roof Repairs: What to Do When Disaster Strikes
If there’s one universal truth about homeownership in Chester County, PA, it’s this: roofing failures never happen at a convenient time. Most roof emergencies show up in the middle of the night or during a freezing rainstorm when you’re already juggling work, kids, and life. Suddenly, you’re dealing with water inside your home and trying […]
The Role of Proper Insulation in Roof Longevity
In Lancaster County, winter doesn’t ask for permission. It shows up with heavy snow, biting winds, and those telltale icicles that signal something’s not quite right in your attic. Meanwhile, summers bring sticky humidity that lingers long after sunset. We live in a region where your roof has to do a lot of heavy lifting—not […]
Holiday Decorations and Your Roof: Safety Tips
As Lancaster County homes fill with fall spirit and holiday excitement, it’s easy to get swept up in the fun of outdoor decorating—especially when it comes to rooftops. From spooky Halloween inflatables to strings of sparkling holiday lights, decorating your roof can be part of the seasonal joy. But if you’re not careful, it can […]
Roof Inspection 101: What to Look for This Autumn (DIY Roof Check Tips for Homeowners)
Around here, fall is when everything speeds up—school starts, the days get shorter, and there’s always a list of winter-prep chores competing for your attention. But one of the most overlooked—and most important—tasks is giving your roof a good once-over. A proper roof inspection this autumn, or a safe DIY roof check, can help you […]
Energy-Efficient Roofing: Reduce Heating Costs This Winter with Practical Roofing Upgrades
If you’ve lived through even one Lancaster winter, you know what it means to feel the cold indoors—despite keeping the thermostat set just a little too high. The truth is, your heating bill may not be about your furnace at all. In many homes around here, the real problem starts at the top: the roof. […]
Late Summer Roof Maintenance: Roof Mold Prevention and Summer Roof Maintenance Tips
Late summer in Pennsylvania often feels like a second spring — humid, warm, and unpredictable. While the heat may ease up, the risk for roof mold and mildew ramps up, especially after a season of rain, storms, and leafy buildup. For many homeowners, this is when roof problems start quietly — with no major leak, […]