Homeowners, take note! Ice dams may be forming on your roof this winter, and if ignored, they can lead to serious damage.
You want to focus on removing the source of the melted snow (meltwater) that easily refreezes to form icicles and roof ice dams. It's often advised to use the snow rake if you've received over 6 ...
Ice dams form when heat from your home escapes into your attic, melting the snow on your roof. As the melted snow runs down to the colder edge of the roof, it soaks into the snow buildup along the ...
Last week’s snow dump reintroduced Minnesotans to ice dams, a common winter pest. Usually not noticed until it’s too late, ice dams are a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof ...
For many people, the term ice dam conjures a specific image: A buildup of frozen crystals across a river or stream. For those who've have had roof leaks during the winter, a different image come ...
As winter sets in, homeowners may notice more icicles forming on their rooftops. While they may appear picturesque, these ...
One early sign that your roof might have ice dams ... since right now is the perfect setup for ice dams to form.
When it comes to homes, an ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof. At its core, these dams are formed by uneven surface temperatures across your roof. Heat loss from your ...