How Can I Tell if I Have Ice Dam Damage in Wintergreen?

3/21/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in water damage restoration services in Albemarle County.

Our local team in Charlottesville responds to water damage emergencies every year in Wintergreen. Ice dams are ridges of ice that form at the edge of a roof that prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause water damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other parts of the building.

Here are signs of ice dams from Travelers Insurance:

• Look closely at the icicles around the exterior of your house. If the icicles are confined to the gutters and there is no water trapped behind them, then an ice dam has likely not formed. Nonetheless, icicles can be a precursor to ice dams. Depending on their location and size, icicles may also pose a danger if they fall off. Whenever possible, and if safe to do so, remove icicles from the exterior of your home, making sure not to stand directly beneath them. If you cannot safely reach the icicles from the ground, consider hiring a contractor to assist in their removal.

• Check for water stains or moisturein your attic or along the ceiling of the exterior walls of your house. Water stains or moisture may be an indication that an ice dam has formed and water has penetrated the roof membrane.

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When you discover an ice dam or another type of water damage in your Wintergreen home or business, our team in Charlottesville is Here to Help.® Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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