Ice dams

[Caoimhin_P.Connell (Caoimhín P. Connell)]

Hello Gents (and Lady):

Would somebody please take a moment and explain to me what is an “ice dam” on a roof, what are the conditions wherein an ice dam forms, and how does one correct an existing ice dam?

Cheers,
Caoimhín P. Connell
(Is it June yet?)

[dduffy (Dale Duffy)]

http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/housingandclothing/DK1068.html

Enjoy.

[mlarson (Michael Larson, WI Lic. # 1672-106)]

@Caoimhín P. Connell

Hello Gents (and Lady):

Would somebody please take a moment and explain to me what is an “ice dam” on a roof, what are the conditions wherein an ice dam forms, and how does one correct an existing ice dam?

Cheers,
Caoimhín P. Connell
(Is it June yet?)

What is an ice dam?
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other areas.

http://heatedroofsystems.com/icedam.htm

[jwisecup (Jamie L. Wisecup)]

Dale,
Very good info, best I have seen on ice dams. Get many ice dams your way?
Jamie

[dduffy (Dale Duffy)]

@jwisecup

Dale,
Very good info, best I have seen on ice dams. Get many ice dams your way?
Jamie

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[dvalley (David Valley, License #566 - CMI)]

Additional info…

http://www.statefarm.com/learning/loss_prevent/learning_lossprevention_icedams.asp

[Caoimhin_P.Connell (Caoimhín P. Connell)]

Great info, Guys!

Thanks! I knew you would have the answers, that’s why I asked the experts!

Cheers,
Caoimhín

[FONT=Arial][size=2]PS- Jamie, believe it or not, I not only know where Oak Creek is located, I actually have done work in Oak Creek. [/FONT][/size]

[Caoimhin_P.Connell (Caoimhín P. Connell)]

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