Roofing and the weather in Elyria
Inland of the immediate lakeshore, Elyria roofs still take freeze-thaw and ice dams. Older core houses and later tracts should be described as such when you request a look. This part of the region is inland of the heaviest snowbelt and, in many events, inland of the immediate lakeshore. Freeze-thaw, ice at the eaves, and occasional wind or hail are the usual pattern. After a storm or a thaw, look from the ground for stains, loose material, or overflow. Do not climb an icy roof or ladder. If an insurance claim may be involved, document what you can see, call your own insurer, and be careful with door-to-door storm pitches. We do not adjust claims.
