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The Definition of Ice Dam and Tips to Prevent It
An ice dam is an accumulation of ice that develops at the edge of a roof (eaves) and prevents melting snow or water from draining off the roof, causing it to collect and then re-freeze into often enormous slabs of ice. Ice dams are primarily brought on when the air in your attic is warmer than the outside temperature. As a result, the snow on your roof starts to melt and flows towards your gutters, where the temperature is the same as the outside air and the water freezes again. As soon as the ice becomes thick enough, water may begin to seep into your home through the gaps between the roof shingles. In order to prevent potentially expensive water damage to your property throughout the winter, it's critical to treat the underlying source of ice dams. How can you prevent ice dams? Ensure Proper Attic Insulation: In addition to hurting your heating bill, letting heat escape from your attic melts snow from your roof, which then flows into the gutters and, when the weather is just ...
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