Canyon winds: Utah's signature roof killer
East canyon wind events regularly exceed 70 mph along the benches from Bountiful through Salt Lake to Draper. They peel shingles in sheets on windward slopes while the street side looks untouched. If your neighborhood took a wind event, have the east- and north-facing slopes professionally checked even if nothing is visibly missing from the curb.
Ice dams: the slow-motion damage
Heat escaping a poorly ventilated attic melts snow at the ridge; it refreezes at the cold eave, forming a dam that pushes water backward under shingles. The signature is water staining on ceilings near exterior walls each February. The fix is not just repair - it is ice-and-water shield at the eaves plus balanced ventilation, which is standard in every Trophy Utah install.
Timing repairs around the Utah seasons
The repair window that matters is September-November: fixing summer wind damage and correcting ventilation before snow load arrives. Mid-winter roof work is possible but slower and costlier. Trophy's Salt Lake crew inspects free across the valley, Sandy, Draper, and up to Park City.
Frequently asked questions
What wind speed damages roofs in Salt Lake?
Aged or unsealed shingles can fail below 60 mph; canyon events along the Wasatch benches routinely exceed that.
How do I prevent ice dams?
Air-seal the attic floor, balance intake and exhaust ventilation, and install ice-and-water membrane at eaves during reroofing.
Do you work in Park City?
Yes - including steep-pitch and metal systems engineered for heavy snow country.
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