Roofing crews working overtime in the cold – ABC 12 News (press release)

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - (03/14/17) - Nearly a week later, you can still hear the wind. And now, repair crews are dealing with snow and freezing temperatures as they work to fix roofs across multiple counties.

"It was definitely challenging, but you just have to work your way through it," said Lockhart Roofing Project Manager Dan Sowden.

The company has already handled over 350 calls for estimates since Wednesday's storm from homes to businesses.

"Roofing missing, trees falling knocking into the corner of the house, taking out part of the house, you know, siding blown off," he explained.

Sowden tells ABC12 News many homes are simply lost shingles. But, he says missing shingles could lead to melting snow dripping through or other future damage.

So, in gloves and a number of layers, crews have been laying tarps on the roofs to protect the homes.

"The crews in the field are up from sun up to sun down," Sowden said. "Thursday and Friday and Saturday actually, they were out actually preparing for this snow, trying to get as many roofs done as possible with tripod lights 'til 10-11 o' clock at night tarping roofs."

He says most of the staff worked straight through the weekend.

"I've been here over ten years and this is by far the busiest it's ever been for sure," Sowden added.

And it may be several more weeks before their work is done.

But, Sowden says they're expecting to finally get a break on Sunday, as things slow down this weekend.

If you need their help, Sowden says they've been able to get out to homes in about a day. For more information, check them out at http://www.lockhartroofing.com/

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Roofing crews working overtime in the cold - ABC 12 News (press release)