Ice Dam Removal in New London, CT

12/10/2019 (Permalink)

This graphic shows how Ice Dams create water damage in your home.

What is an Ice Dam?

An Ice Dam forms when melted snow refreezes at roof edges and can form with even as little as 1 or 2 inches of snow.

Three things are needed for an ice dam to form:

1. Snow
2. Heat to melt the snow
3. Cold to refreeze melted snow into solid ice.

How Can Ice Dams Damage Your Home?

Ice Dams dislodge the shingles of your roof, and let water into your home. The under-layer of the ice dam continuously melts and re-freezes due to the warmth of your roof, resulting in water entering your home.

This leads to:

• Trapped moisture in ceilings, walls, and insulation
• Water-stained ceilings
• Peeling paint
• Mold and mildew  growth
• Ruining gutters and making them sag.

Ice dam damages can create numerous other consequences, Altogether, the water damage from ice dams can affect the structure of your home.

What Should You Do?

To completely remove an ice dam without damaging your roof, it is likely best to call specialists like SERVPRO® of New London. We have specialized equipment to safely and easily remove ice dams.

It is also wise to address why the ice dam formed in the first place after removing it, so that it does not happen again. This may include better insulating your attic and roof, so that the warmth of your home doesn’t create conditions for an ice dam to form.

We’re available 24/7 for emergency service. Call us today.

Source: UMASS Amherst