ice dams: Leaks and All: Common Residential Water Problems
- 08/23/07 03:06 AM
Water leaks in the home are a problem in many ways. Every drop our of the faucet costs us money. It is also a waste of a resource. And it can make a huge mess. But how big of a mess can water make? If left undiagnosed, a simple water leak can lead to mold growth, rotting wood and eventually structural damage. Our homes are built to put up a constant fight against excess moisture. And it's a fight they must take up every day as the use of showers, dryers and even cooking on the stove adds more moisture to the … (3 comments)
ice dams: Winter hazards: Ice Dams
- 02/02/07 03:46 AM
I remember the fun of breaking off icicles along the roofline of my childhood home and eating them like a popsicle. I thought the were beautiful the way the little bubbles of ice froze inside and glistened in the winter air. Now I know, those icicles can be one sign of a bigger problem: an ice dam. This is where water in the gutters freezes, causing a dam for water thawing and coming down the roof behind it. With no where else to go, the water sometimes ends up in the attic. Snow or rain can cause big problems in attics if insulation, ventilation and … (0 comments)
Water leaks in the home are a problem in many ways. Every drop our of the faucet costs us money. It is also a waste of a resource. And it can make a huge mess. But how big of a mess can water make? If left undiagnosed, a simple water leak can lead to mold growth, rotting wood and eventually structural damage. Our homes are built to put up a constant fight against excess moisture. And it's a fight they must take up every day as the use of showers, dryers and even cooking on the stove adds more moisture to the … (3 comments)
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