Tag Archives: Ice Dams

How to Tell If You Have Ice Dams

Ice dams hanging from roof.

Ice dams are among the most destructive winter phenomenon, but most homeowners are not aware of what they are and what causes them, let alone how to tell if they have them. But keeping a vigilant eye out this winter for ice dams forming along your roof can save you a lot of money in […]

Safely Removing Icicles

safely removing icicles.

A long line of glistening icicles hanging off the edge of your roof may look beautiful, but the truth is they may be doing significant damage to your home. And that’s aside from the potential danger they pose from suddenly detaching and hitting what—or who—happens to be below. In this article, we’ll discuss how icicles […]

The Causes of Roof Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them

Causes of roof ice dams

Beautiful though it may be to have a long line of icicles cascading off the side of your house, it is a surefire sign that your roof has ice dams, which can cause serious damage to your home’s roof, gutters, walls, and ceiling. An ice dam is a line of ice that forms along the […]