With the winter months upon us, many homeowners will experience leakage as a result of “ice dams”, as well as large build ups of heavy snow.

Formation of ice dams commonly occur along the eave edges, in valleys, and along dormers as snow builds up in these areas.  Warming temperatures and heat loss from the structure causes the underlying snow to melt and then refreeze at the eave edges, forming a build up of ice.  The end result is an ice dam.

The build up of this ice blocks additional melting and water run off.  The water then begins to build and back up underneath the shingles, entering the interior.  Leakage from ice dams is often significant and expensive to repair.  Our best advice is to have professional roofers remove heavy snow build ups as they occur.  For your own safety, it is recommended that only licensed and insured professional roofing contractors be contacted for this service.  They have the equipment and expertise to perform an otherwise dangerous task.  Be advised that buildings with low slopes or flat roofs are susceptible to heavy snow loads that may result in a roof collapse.  When in doubt, contact a professional roofing contractor for their recommendations.  Above all, be safe!!

For all your roof snow and ice removal, contact Superior Services R.S.H., Inc. @ 517-321-8222 or 800-843-6561.