When you live in an area prone to winter weather, damage from winter precipitation can be a hazard. Protect your property and your family with help from AmeriPro Roofing! We have the roofing solutions you need to prevent ice dams and keep your home safe.
What Is an Ice Dam?
A roof ice dam forms when snow melts and then refreezes on your roof. Snow at the top of the roof will melt and flow down to the edge by the gutter or soffit before freezing. As the wall of ice grows, it prevents the rest of the melting snow from draining away, directing the water into your house instead.
What Are the Signs of an Ice Dam?
There are many visual cues you can check for to see if you have an ice dam, including:
Your home may also be prone to ice dams if you have a history of them. Older homes sometimes have insufficient insulation, leading to inconsistent roof temperatures.
What Causes Ice Dams?
For an ice dam to form, the upper sections of the roof’s surface must be above the freezing point of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, while the lower roof surfaces must be below that point. When the roof has varying temperatures, snow on the higher portions of the roof will melt, flowing down and eventually freezing to form an ice dam on the edge.
As more snow melts and freezes, the ice dam will grow until it reaches the warmer part of the roof. Water will then start to back up behind the dam, flowing into cracks and openings in the roof covering.
Varying roof temperatures can result from a range of conditions:
How Do I Prevent Ice Dams?
Ice dams can cause significant damage and harm to your property and family, so preventing them is vital. You can keep ice dams from forming by:
What Harm Do Ice Dams Cause?
Ice dams can lift roof shingles, allowing water to leak inside. Your home could suffer significant water damage, including peeling paint, warped floors, stains and saggy ceilings.
As water from melting snow seeps into your house, penetrating walls, ceilings, insulation and other interior areas, the excess moisture could lead to mold and mildew growth. If attic insulation gets wet, it can become ineffective.
The accumulation of ice can cause or worsen wood rot, damaging the structural integrity of your home. Weight from the dams can pull gutters off and loosen shingles, further damaging your house’s structure. Falling gutters or icicles can also pose a physical danger.
Roof Ice Dam Solutions From AmeriPro Roofing
Whether your home is prone to ice dams or you’re experiencing one for the first time, it may be time to consider a roof replacement. AmeriPro Roofing has been working in cold climates since 2000, so we know how to manage and remediate the damage that snow and ice can cause to roofing materials.
AmeriPro Roofing is a family-owned business with a consistent track record of providing quality customer service to homeowners across the nation. We are an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, so you can trust our commitment to quality and integrity. When you need a roof repair in the winter to improve your home’s comfort and safety, we have the tools and experience to get the job done right.
If you spot potential problems or have questions about your roof, please call us! Our highly trained professionals can assist you with all types of maintenance issues, from ice dam roof repair and emergency roof repairs to complete roof replacements and new construction.
If your home is prone to ice dams, it may be time to consider a roof replacement.
AmeriPro Roofing has over 18 years experience working in cold climates and we know how to manage and remediate the damage that snow and ice can cause to roofing materials. If you spot potential problems or have questions about your roof, please call us! Our highly trained professionals can assist you with all types of maintenance issues, from roof inspections and emergency roof repairs to complete roof replacements and new construction.
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“Our roof needed replacing, and I had called a bunch of other roofers near me. In the first place, some were really pushy. And others treated me like I was stupid. In contrast, the guy at AmeriPro Roofing was a total pro. In fact, he was a straight shooter, listened before he talked, and told me he couldn’t give me any kind of estimate until he did an inspection. After the free inspection, I was sold, and I figure to get another 30 years out of this brand-new roof. In any event, I couldn’t be happier with AmeriPro Roofing.”
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