Best Ways to Avoid Ice Dams

12/8/2019 (Permalink)

Ice dams are very easy to spot, but can be tricky to deal with

Here in Buffalo we get a lot a snow! While it may make the city seem a winter wonderland, the cold also brings ice dams. Ice dams are large pieces of ice that form across your roof. Snow from the roof that melts is refrozen on the roof edges. While frozen, they present little to no danger, but once it begins to melt, the water can seep under your shingles and drip through your roof, causing water damage to your ceiling and floors. One solution is to maintain a constant outdoor temperature across all of your roof to avoid the unfreezing and refreezing of the snow. Make sure you have proper insulation in your attic ceiling. You’ll want to block up any unwanted air escapes. Also ensure your attic has proper ventilation. The best offense is a good defense, so be sure to defend your home from ice dams. If you encounter water damage, SERVPRO is prepared to quickly clean it and restore your home to new.