
Preventing Ice Dams Before Winter
We have all encountered ice dams. They are the ridges of ice that form at the lower edges of some rooves. As snow melts above them, they can prevent water from draining properly, causing water instead to pool and leak into the home - in turn causing damage to ceilings, insulation, and other areas. In turn, causing homeowners quite the headache! The cause The particular causes of any given ice dam issue can be quite complex. But in general terms, an ice dam results when sno