Ice Dams Are Ridges That Form at the Edge of Your Roof.
Ice Dam Warning Signs And Prevention • Ice Dam Removal • Ice Dam FAQs
Ice dams are ridges of ice that form at the edge of your roof. Ice dams prevent melting snow from draining properly. The water that backs up behind an ice dam leaks back into the home and causes damage to walls, ceilings, floors, insulation, and other areas. Most ice dams occur on the lowest edge of your roof but frequently can be found in other locations.
What Causes Ice Dams?
Roof ice and ice dams result from the escape of heat into the attic or roof space. This heat builds up and eventually melts snow on the roof, which runs to the cold edge of the roof and forms an ice dam. Factors such as ventilation, insulation, solar orientation, tree coverage, home architecture, snow cover and weather conditions all interact to determine ice dam activity on every home. Because no two houses are the same, it is common to have neighboring homes on two ends of the ice dam spectrum; one may have major leaking, while the other is virtually unaffected.
The answer is Steam.
We use steam to remove ice from roofs. Other methods carry the risk of damaging your home and property. Steam is the only method to safely remove ice without damaging your roof or gutters.
Call us before the concern becomes a problem.
Ice dams can cause serious damage that is expensive to repair. Protect your roof and home from the hazards of ice dams and improper removal methods. When ice dams are threatening your home or business, call us here at Details Pressure Wash. In business since 1991, we have a fleet of mobile trucks and crews trained to solve your ice dam problems. We pride ourselves on safe, effective solutions and our quick response.
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