What Causes Ice Dams?

What causes ice dams?

 

An ice dam will form at the bottom of your roof, letting water penetrate your roof causing damage to the interior of the walls and ceilings.  

When the snow melts on a roof, it will run down until it meets the unheated bottom edge of the roof, where it freezes.

This forms the ice dam, causing the water to back up beneath the shingles.

Because of the recent snow in our area, we have had several people call complaining of a roof leak, likely caused by an ice dam.

When ice dams are not treated quickly and effectively, they can lead to significant problems with your gutters, roof, insulation, drywall, paint, exterior walls, and structure of the home.

It can also result in mold infestations.

You should do your best to remove any existing ice dams and prevent the future accumulation of ice.

In the article below, our roofing specialists will go over a few helpful details on preventing and removing ice dams.



from TK Roofing Blog https://www.tkroofingandgutters.com/blog/what-causes-ice-dams

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