Most homeowners think ice dams are a roof problem. They’re not—they’re an attic problem that shows up on your roof. Those picturesque icicles hanging off your eaves and the thick ridges of ice along your roof edge aren’t caused by snow or cold weather. They’re caused by heat escaping from your living space into your…
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Emergency Roof Repair: What to Do While You Wait for the Contractor
It’s 10 PM on a Saturday. You hear dripping. You look up and there’s water coming through your ceiling, or you walk outside and see a massive tree branch sitting on your roof, or the wind just ripped a section of shingles off and rain is pouring in. Your heart drops because you know this…
Should You Remove Snow From Your Roof? When DIY Becomes Dangerous
Every winter, the same question comes up in Reno neighborhoods after a big storm: should I get that snow off my roof? You look up at the accumulation, think about the weight, worry about damage, and consider grabbing a ladder or roof rake. Before you do, let’s have an honest conversation about when snow removal…
How Snow Load Affects Your Roof (And What Reno Homeowners Need to Know)
Snow looks light and fluffy when it’s falling, but once it piles up on your roof, it becomes surprisingly heavy. A foot of light, powdery snow weighs about 5 pounds per square foot. That same foot of wet, packed snow? Closer to 20 pounds per square foot. Ice weighs even more—about 60 pounds per cubic…
Mills Roofing Inc. FAQ
General Company Questions Q: How long has Mills Roofing been serving the Tahoe and Reno areas? A: Mills Roofing has been proudly serving the Tahoe-Truckee region and Northern Nevada for over 45 years, since 1979. We’ve built our reputation on understanding the unique challenges of mountain roofing, including heavy snow loads, ice dams, and high-altitude…
Winter Roof Leaks: 5 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Winter roof leaks are sneaky. Unlike a summer storm that dumps rain and immediately shows you where water’s getting in, winter leaks develop slowly. Snow sits on your roof for days or weeks. It melts. It refreezes. It melts again. Water finds microscopic pathways through shingles, under flashing, into tiny cracks you’d never see from…
How to File a Roof Insurance Claim in Nevada: Step-by-Step
Nobody buys a house thinking they’ll become an expert in insurance claims, but when your roof gets damaged, that’s exactly what you need to be. Nevada’s weather—from high winds to heavy Sierra snow to hail—can do serious damage fast. And while your homeowners insurance is supposed to cover it, the claims process can feel like…
Gutter Maintenance : The First Snowfall: A Reno Guide
Let’s talk about the most underrated part of your home’s weather defense system: your gutters. They’re easy to ignore until they’re overflowing during a rainstorm or creating icicles the size of baseball bats hanging off your roof edge. But here’s what most Reno homeowners don’t realize—those gutters aren’t just managing rainwater. Once winter hits, they…
Is Your Reno Roof Ready for Winter? 10-Point Checklist
Winter in Northern Nevada doesn’t mess around. Whether you’re in Reno proper or closer to Tahoe and Truckee where snow loads get serious, your roof is about to face months of punishment from snow, ice, wind, and wild temperature swings. The question isn’t whether winter will test your roof—it’s whether your roof is ready for…
Your Roof Might Have 15 More Years Left In It (And You Don’t Even Know It)
Let’s talk about something nobody wants to think about – your aging roof. You know that feeling when you’re driving up to your house and notice your shingles looking a little… tired? Maybe they’re curling at the edges. Perhaps they’ve lost that rich color they had when you first moved in. Your gut tells you…
