Ice Dams Cause Damage to Homes in Charlottesville?

1/3/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local Charlottesville team is a top choice for water damage restoration services. During the winter ice dams can form and cause significant damage to homes and businesses.

An ice dam is a phenomenon that occurs during cold winter weather when snow accumulates on a roof and then melts due to heat escaping from the interior of a building. As the melted water flows down the roof, it can refreeze at the eaves or along the edges where the roof is colder. This frozen ice forms a barrier, or "dam," that prevents additional melted snow from draining properly off the roof.

The trapped water can then seep under shingles or roofing materials, finding its way into the interior of the property. This can lead to various forms of property damage, including water leaks, structural damage, and even mold growth. The weight of the ice dam itself can also put stress on the roof's structure, potentially causing it to weaken or even collapse in extreme cases.

To prevent ice dams and the resulting property damage, homeowners often employ strategies like adding insulation and ventilation to their attics, keeping their roofs clear of snow and ice, or using heated cables to melt the ice. Timely maintenance and proper insulation are crucial in protecting properties from the potentially costly consequences of ice dams during the winter months.

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When your Charlottesville home or commercial business has ice dam damage, our local Charlottesville team is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your water damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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