For this edition of the Scrub Hub, we are looking at ice dams: What are they, what causes them, and what problems are they making worse?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After several days of freezing temperatures, ice dams can form on your roof, potentially causing water leaks in your house. “So the other day, my wife noticed something ...
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 ...
According to roofing experts, the best way to handle ice dams is to ventilate your attic and insulate between it and the living spaces of the house. This will minimize the temperature differential ...
Huge icicles hanging from your gutters? That could be a sign of an ice dam, and that could create problems for your house. Here's what to do.
As winter sets in, homeowners may notice more icicles forming on their rooftops. While they may appear picturesque, these ...
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Ice dams pose a significant threat and can lead to extensive water damage, but there are many things you can do to your property to prevent ice dam formation. And, boy, if you've ever had an ice ...
As temperatures rise and fall during the winter months, snow and ice can melt and refreeze near the edges of rooftops, ...
Professional roofers say ice dams in your gutters can actually cause your roof to leak on the inside of your house. John Gunno, sales manager of Almost Heaven Roofing, said, “What happens is ...
At its core, these dams are formed by uneven surface temperatures across your roof. Heat loss from your house, precipitation and outside temperatures all can interact to form ice dams.