Health & Fitness
Dam this weather!
What are ice dams, why do they form and how can a homeowner try and make sure that they cause as little damage as possible? This article explains.
Re-posted from the Hallmark Abstract Service website here.
If you’ve been ‘enjoying’ the brutal winter that’s impacting the United States from coast to coast then the spring thaw can obviously not arrive soon enough!
Unfortunately, however, recent warmer temperatures coupled with the unprecedented amount of snowfall in many areas is now creating a potential issue on the roofs of homes in the form of ice dams.
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These blocks of ice clogging up the gutters pose the risk of water backing-up under the roof and then at some point leaking into the house. Therefore, if possible, the ice dams need to be addressed and if possible dealt with.
What causes ice dams?
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There is a chart of the anatomy of an ice dam above followed by some of the steps that can be taken to deal with them after they have already formed (if the chart is too small to read click on the link at the beginning of the article for the Hallmark Abstract Service website where it is larger).
Of course, as with any DIY jobs around the house, safety always comes first and if you think you need professional help then ask for it!
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