Ice dams are the result of a freeze-and-thaw cycle when there’s snow on your roof, and they suck. They can cause damage to your roof and gutters, and in the worst scenarios they can even damage your ...
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 dam, ...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A buildup of ice on the edge of your roof, known as an ice dam, could be a dangerous winter addition for the health of your home. Ice dams form when snow high on a roof ...
Dear Eartha, every winter the lower edge of my roof gets covered in a thick sheet of ice. Come spring, massive icicles form. How should I deal with this ice buildup? Despite its nostalgic wintry ...
When you look up at your home during cold winter weather, you probably notice icicles hanging from the gutters and edges of the roof. But a more hazardous formation may be hiding just above these ...
ROSELLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Heavy snow and ice building up on rooftops is a real concern right now for many homeowners. Roofing experts show how you can help prevent ice dams and potential water leaks ...
Q. When ice dams form, we have a leak that comes down off the edge of the roof and into the kitchen above a small window. The pitch of the roof is “shallow-ish,” which may be a part of the problem. A ...
While spring storms are notorious for damaging roofs, winter can be hard on the top layer of your house too. Ice damns are one of the main concerns you have to watch out for when the temperatures drop ...
I have massive icicles building up on my roof. How do I avoid these in the future, and what other winter maintenance concerns should be addressed? Ice dam is the term for giant stalactites of frozen ...