“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That’s triply true in the case of ice dam damage. Why? Because folks make the mistake of thinking the damage is all external–on your roof or under your shingles. But the worst and most expensive damage is actually inside your home. Wet and Settling Insulation […]
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How to Identify Ice Dams on Your Roof
Disguised as spectacular sculptures, ice dams can be hard to spot on your home if you don’t know what you’re looking at. Here’s how to recognize them so they can be removed before destroying your roof. Glistening gutters It hasn’t rained in weeks (or months), and yet your gutters are full to the brim. In […]
Ice Dam Removal Hacks that will COST You Money
As Minnesotans, we’re often confident in our DIY abilities. Aaaaaaaand we like to save money whenever possible. But despite the impressive gizmos and “hacks” that are advertised this time of year, none of these popular tips are safe or cost effective for your home. Chop it off with a chainsaw A very Rambo move. But […]
What You REALLY Need to Know About Ice Dams
A proper Minnesota winter is reason to cheer for some (yay, snowmobiling) and groan for others (boo, salting the sidewalks). But the below freezing temps can have a huge impact on your home. Whether you’re sheltered by shingles or steel roofing, ice dams should be on the homeowner watch list. They form from temperature extremes […]
How to STOP ice dams forming and START protecting your roof.
In the extreme colds of Minnesota, ice dams are one of the top causes for winter roof damage after big snowfalls. So recognizing where they form and being proactive about preventing them will save you a lot of money in the long run. Add insulation to your attic Ice dams form during extreme temps, when […]