Ice Dam Removal
Lets face it, winters are harsh in Minnesota. Ice Dams can be a common problem for a lot of people, even when your roof and its underlying components are installed properly.
Ice dams are the accumulated and persistent piles of ice and snow that can form along the edge of your roof – just above the gutter – and prevent the water from the snow that’s melting further up from reaching the gutter. They form when the temperature of the roof along and above the eaves is significantly lower than the temperature further up. When that happens, the snow along the edge of the roof doesn’t melt as soon as the snow above it does. In the worst case, the snow along the eaves can not only slow down the water coming down the roof but cause it to re-freeze, creating a solid dam of ice. If left untreated, the water backed up behind that dam can then move under the shingles and through the underlayment into your attic, ceiling and walls. Ice dams can be a major headache for homeowners.