Lewiston, ME roofing services

From hail damage repair to full roof replacement, GableGuard connects Lewiston, ME homeowners with local roofing contractors. We cover one ZIP code in Androscoggin County. Maine roofs carry heavy snow for months, then go through spring freeze-thaw cycles that open every weak seam. Ice dams at the eaves are the most common source of winter leaks, and coastal homes also take nor'easter wind and salt air. Much of the housing is older, with steep capes and farmhouses that shed snow well but often lack modern attic insulation and ventilation.

• Ice dams: Heat escaping into the attic melts roof snow, which refreezes at the cold eaves and backs water under shingles. Ice-and-water shield along the eaves and better attic ventilation are the long-term fix.
• Snow load: Wet, heavy snow on low-slope porches, additions and outbuildings can overload the framing. Roof raking from the ground reduces the load safely.
• Coastal wind: Nor'easters lift shingle edges and damage ridge caps on exposed coastal homes.