The document discusses ways to temporarily protect one's roof during winter months until more permanent repairs can be made. It notes that coating a roof with sealant or elastomeric paint can help close minor leaks and protect the roof surface from damage by precipitation over the winter. However, these are only temporary solutions, and the best approach is to have necessary repairs and replacements done before harsh winter weather begins to avoid potential harm to the home's entire structure.

2. The winter months often bring conditions that are hazardous to
drivers, and make any type of commute difficult and uncomfortable. This
weather is not only troublesome to travellers; the effects of snow and
freezing rain can potentially harm the roof of your home as well.
Thankfully, there are many quick and inexpensive ways to protect your
roof's construction. It is also important to keep in mind, however, that
these are only temporary solutions until a new section or full
replacement can be afforded. Nothing can do the same job as solid
construction materials, especially new ones installed properly.
A relatively inexpensive way to protect your roof for the coming winter
season is to coat it with a clear shingle sealant product

4. These products are designed to accommodate the texture differences of
asphalt, wood, slate, metal or shingle materials. Every roofing type can be coated
to preserve it, or to provide a temporary solution until repairs can be made soon.
This can help to close minor leaks and protect the entire surface from damaging
precipitation. The constant cycle of ice forming on your roof and then melting
that occurs during the winter months allows water to freeze in preexisting
crevices, and then melt into lower layers of your roofing system. This only adds
costs to your upkeep and eventual repairs.
Elastomeric painting is an inexpensive way to extend the life of one's roofing
materials. It is flexible to the weather and the conditions of your pre-existing
materials and completely waterproof. Proper coating can help keep moisture and
insects out of the dry or cracking materials for the next few months. But many
people paint to reduce energy costs too. The less indoor air loss and outdoor air
infiltration, the easier it will be for your heating and cooling systems to function
without expensive strain.

6. fortunately, the only long-term solution is to have those much-needed repairs and
replacements performed before the harsh sleet, snow, and freezing conditions even
begin. After a thorough inspection, you can determine whether there are sections of
your roofing tiles that have been torn, damaged, or are missing completely. This can
indicate areas of weakness that may lead to leaking, rot, and pest infiltration. No
matter how you decide to protect your roofing materials, a professional replacement
or repair will need to be performed. Your roof is an important part of your home's
structure as a whole, and if it is damaged, it could potentially harm the entire
structure.