Photo: Zanastardust, Flickr When temperatures plummet and snow starts falling, many of us reach for the shovel or snowblower. Smart homeowners, though, remember to look up too — and check their roofs for ice. Ice dams are accumulations of ice on the edge of the roof — and they mean Big Trouble for you and your home, so be on the lookout. What’s the big deal, you ask? Ice dams result in water seepage, which can rot roofs, destroy insulation, flood attics and ruin gutters. Moisture damage can extend far inside the home, damaging ceilings, paintwork and belongings. The dampness encourages mold, too, which can trigger nasty allergies. You may have heard that gutters cause ice dams by providing a place for water to collect. Wrong! You may also have heard that installing heating cables along the gutter line is the best way to prevent ice dams. Wrong again! Yep, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Let’s look at where ice dams really come from. Continue reading Prevent Ice Dams from Forming on Your Roof Home Improvement | DIY| Comments
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Prevent Ice Dams from Forming on Your Roof