ice dams

Ice dams are large ridges of thick ice that can accumulate around the eaves of your home and prevent necessary drainage. Ice dams are usually caused by poor insulation in an attic or roof. When snow starts to melt on the roof it will drain down the incline into your gutter, unless temperatures are below freezing in which case the water will collect at the edges of the eaves and begin to freeze. Over time the ice dam can grow larger and larger preventing water from passing through to the gutters. The trapped meltwater then seeps under the shingles which can cause water damage in the roof and on walls/ceilings within your home.

You may be at risk for ice dams if...

• If you have had an ice dam issue in the past.
• If icicles are forming along the edge of your roof.
• You have water dripping down the interior or exterior of your home.
• Your gutters are filled/blocked with ice.
• Your attic has poor insulation and/or ventilation.
• Your roof is covered in a large amount of snow.

Once snow reaches a trigger depth of your choosing on the roof we will...

• Remove snow 4’ back from all 2nd story eaves above heated living space. 
• Remove snow 4’ back from all 1st story eaves above heated living space. 
• Remove snow 18” from each side of all valleys above heated living space. 
• Clear all vents over heated living spaces. 
• Snow removed from roof will be cleared from previously shoveled areas only. 
• Snow will not be removed from garages or above unheated living space. 

This is all preventative snow removal prior to an ice dam developing.