Ice Dam Control and Removal
What Are Ice Dams?
Ice dams are formed when water freezes and builds up on the eaves or edges of a roof. This turns into icicles or thick sheets of ice along the edge of your roof. In a poorly insulated building, rising heat enters the attic and melts ice and snow. Once the ice and snow from the roof is melted, water drips down and settles at the eaves of the roof and is frozen into ice dams. Ice dams can damage gutters, eaves, and even the roof itself, leading to costly and preventable home repairs.
How Can Ice Dams Be Controlled And Prevented?
Adding proper ventilation to an attic, air sealing to eliminate cracks or gaps, and installing adequate insulation helps to maintain a steady temperature in the attic which will prevent ice damming. Careful attention to proper insulation is critical for home comfort and efficiency, and to ensure the prevention of ice dams. Ridges and soffits must be ventilated properly.
The entire attic requires a thorough air seal which includes sealing around furnaces, ducts, chimneys, pipes and wiring. Flashing and sealing must be installed properly on chimneys, which stops heat from escaping and prevents outside elements from seeping in. Lastly, an attic must be properly insulated; Every climate zone requires a different R-Value and ensuring proper attic insulation can save money and increase home comfort, while preventing potentially costly damage from ice dams.
Damages Caused By Ice Dams
- Rotting Decking
- Loss of Shingles
- Gutter Damages
- Leaks in Roofing
- Mold and Mildew
- Structural Damages
- Deterioration of Existing Insulation
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