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Lack Of Home Maintenance Leads To Winter Ice Dams
I almost forgot we were still in the middle of Winter.  We have been pretty spoiled with the mild temps here in Iowa but Mother Nature reminded us this past week that we are still in Winter after receiving 10+ inches of snowfall!  With the melting and refreezing of the snow in the coming weeks, homeowners need to be reminded of a problem that many don't think about...Ice Dams.  Read on for information on what an ice dam is, the damage that can be done to your home and ways to prevent it from happening to you.
 

 
Ice Dams are a problem of house and building maintenance on sloping roofs in cold climates. Accumulated snow on a sloping roof melts and flows down the roof, under the blanket of snow until it reaches below freezing temperatures, typically at the eaves.  Ice then accumulates which forms the dam.  Snow that melts later cannot drain properly through the dam and problems then arise. You may develop roof leaks which can cause damage to ceilings, walls, roof structures and insulation.
 
In new construction, ice dams are easily prevented through building designs with adequate insulation and roof ventilation. Existing roofs may ... more

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