FAIRFAX, VA. February 12, 2010 - Following Wednesday's record-breaking snowfall, Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows (ShinerRoofing.com), a leading roofing company in Northern Virginia, is advising worried homeowners to look for the danger signs of roof vulnerability, and exercise caution in removing snow. 

"We have had non-stop calls from commercial property owners and homeowners who are worried about the weight of the snow on their roofs. The danger of roof collapse is very real, however collapse rarely happens without warning signs," stated Kevin Shiner, founder and CEO of Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows. "A leak that shows up on the inside of the building, on the ceiling or walls, can be one of the first signs that there is trouble."

For more warning signs of roof collapse, Shiner encourages people to visit their website at ShinerRoofing.com/WarningSigns. Property owners are advised to contact a professional if they suspect roof vulnerability, noting that attempting to access a roof that may already be unsteady could have serious consequences.

"If a structure is compromised, adding an additional 200 or more pounds by standing on it could be the straw that breaks the camel's back," noted Shiner. "By allowing a professional to access the roof with the proper equipment and experience, the danger can be minimized."

Concerned property owners are urged to contact Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows
at 703-560-7663.

About Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows

Shiner Roofing, Siding and Windows, family-owned and operated since 1981, is Northern Virginia's professional roofing, siding, windows and gutters provider. Contact by phone at: 703-560-7663, by e-mail at: srinfo@shinerroofing.com, or learn more at ShinerRoofing.com.
Virginia License #2705 023803. MHIC #48015.