Over the years, we have found the following to be most effective actions we can take for our Clark Construction clients to preclude ice dam damage:ġ. The 4 Essentials for Preventing Ice Dam Damage A warm roof is caused by poor insulation and poor venting of the space under the roof. Secondly, keeping your roof cooler helps to minimize ice dams. This means that you need to have i ce and water shield applied generously. So #1 - you need to make sure there is no where that water can go in. The underlying problem is that when water melts, it can run inside your home. Water can damage walls, hardwood floors and everything inside your home. If the roof sheathing stays wet, it can form mildew and start to rot, and mold can develop within your home from all the moisture that comes in. If the ice dam breaks free, it can pull shingles and gutters off with it, and it can damage anything it falls on: whether that's cars, pets, people or your shrubs. Proper installation of ice and water shield is the only real cure. A combination of better sealing, insulation, and venting in the attic and eaves helps, but will not solve the problem unless the water repellent barrier is also installed in the right places. There are several things you can do to avoid getting an ice dam or to reduce the risk of damage after one has formed. If snow and ice build up high enough in the gutters, they can provide a foundation for an ice dam. The flatter the pitch of the roof, the easier it is for an ice dam to get a grip. Water builds up, and finds its way into your home. The process of thawing and refreezing is what causes an ice dam. Ice dams are usually caused by a combination of heavy snowfall, inadequate water-repellent protection and often, improper attic insulation or ventilation. There are stop gap measures to be taken for those who have not done theup front preventive work - damage from ice dams is not a foregone conclusion.
Prudent up front work will preclude ice dam damage. In addition, gutters and downspouts can be at risk. Insulation, drywall, furnishings, window treatments can all be damaged or destroyed. They can dump gallons of water into your walls, through your ceilings, and onto your floors. They are humps of ice that forms at the edge of a roof under certain wintertime conditions. Ice dams are a major cause of home damage during the snowy season in Connecticut.
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