As many people experienced last Winter, Ice Dams can cause substantial damage to your home. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home causing damage to walls, ceilings, and insulation. There are some simple steps you can take to avoid ice dams, mostly relating to properly insulating and venting your attic as well as keeping your gutters clear. Here's a great resource which explains ice dams in detail and provides preventive measures and solutions: http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/dk1068.html
Posted Thursday, December 01 2011 11:14 AM
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