Ice Damming – Suggestions & Tips #55

July 10, 2015 by Grassroots Leave a Comment

Have you gone by a home with icicles hanging from the roof? Ice dams are not only are these a physical hazard to any property or people that stand below, it can also cause your roof to leak.

Ice dams or ice damming occurs when warm air escapes from the house through the attic and melts the snow on the roof. The water now runs down the roof freezing at the colder soffits / eaves. Ice then forms preventing further water from draining off the roof that can now seep under any layered roofing system. Reducing heat loss from the home and increasing attic insulation & ventilation will improve ice damming conditions, saving you money & aggravation.

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When inspecting buildings we are often asked questions concerning various topics. Some of these queries can relate to issues not within the scope of a typical inspection. That’s not to say that information about these topics would not be useful however. For that reason, we wanted to include information on some of these topics your further review.

NOTICE: The information contained on the grassroots.ca website is not intended to be exhaustive nor does it necessarily apply to all buildings, systems, components and the likes. While some information may be able to be “transferred” to a building you’re interested in, it should not automatically be applied to it necessarily. It may however simply act as a prompter for areas you may wish to explore further. As such, the information herein is for information purposes only. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive listing of any / all related issues. Always consult a professional before purchasing, leasing or selling a building, or if proceeding with or considering any work to a building. Seek further professional advice, and, analysis including at least three (3) quotations from various professional reputable & qualified contractors before proceeding with any contemplated work, repairs, improvements, and / or, modifications to a building, to better establish the scope of any / all concerns.