Ice Dam Damage

1/15/2020 (Permalink)

Ice dam forming on the roof of a house.

Ice Dams are common in areas with cold snowy winter months. It is something that every home owner dreads and cringes when they look outside to see an ice-skating rink forming on and under their shingles.

There are however some preventative measures to take so that you can avoid the dreaded ice dam! The website www.familyhandyman.com suggests these tips and tricks.

1. Close up attic bypasses
   In the average home, about one-third of the heat loss is through the ceiling into the attic. And most of that loss comes from air leaks caused by unblocked walls, gaps in drywall, and cracks around light fixtures, plumbing pipes, chimneys, access hatches and other ceiling penetrations.
2. Measure your attic insulation level
   While you’re in the attic, check the depth of your attic insulation.
3. Add roof and soffit vents
   Attic ventilation draws in cold outdoor air and flushes out warmer attic air, cooling the attic and the roof in the process.

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