How to Protect Your Roof from Ice, Snow, and Cold Damage

Winter in the Greater St. Louis area can be harsh on roofs. Snow accumulation, ice dams, and fluctuating temperatures can accelerate wear and cause leaks or structural damage. Preparing your roof in November can prevent these problems.

Ice Dams and Snow Accumulation

Ice dams form when heat escapes from your attic, melting snow that refreezes at the roof edge. This can trap water under shingles, leading to leaks. A properly ventilated and insulated attic helps reduce this risk.

Prevent Moisture Damage

Moisture can seep into minor cracks and damage roofing materials. Removing debris and inspecting for vulnerable areas before winter ensures water doesn’t infiltrate your roof system.

Bade Tip: Removing leaves and debris from your roof in November helps prevent ice dams and moisture buildup.

Learn more on our Residential Roofing Services page.

Professional Winter Preparation

A roofing professional can:

  • Inspect shingles and flashing

  • Clear gutters and downspouts

  • Identify potential leak points

Call Bade Roofing today to prepare your roof for the winter months and protect your home from ice and snow damage.

You take care of your family, your home, and the neighborhood you’re proud to live in. A solid roof is part of that, even if it’s not something you want to think about every day. Most homeowners are focused on staying ahead of problems, making smart decisions, and protecting what they’ve worked hard to build. When something feels off, a stain on the ceiling, a shingle out of place, a leak that shows up at the worst time, you just want straight answers and a clear plan.

For more than 70 years, Bade Roofing has been trusted across the St. Louis region and surrounding Illinois communities to handle complex commercial projects, hospitals, and local landmarks where performance, safety, and accountability matter. Those buildings have zero room for shortcuts. The roof has to work. The documentation has to be right. The crews have to show up ready.

That same level of expertise, planning, and attention to detail is now fully available for homeowners throughout the region. Bade Roofing is also still what it has always been at its core, a family company. Three generations have carried the work forward, and today the company is led by Matt Bade, the owner and CEO. That matters because the name on the trucks is the same name behind the work, and the reputation is personal. You can feel it in how the team communicates, how clean the job site stays, and how problems get handled when weather turns or surprises show up.

Our residential team brings experienced crews, clear communication, and a practical approach to every home we work on. We take the time to explain what we’re seeing, what needs attention, and what can wait. No pressure. No shortcuts. Just honest guidance from people who live and work in the same communities you do. When you’re ready to take care of your roof, Bade Roofing is here to help you do it right.

When you’re ready to take care of your roof, Bade Roofing is here to help you do it right.

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