One of THE best ways to prevent ice dams forming on your roof’s edge is to make sure your attic space has the correct insulation level. Effective insulation resists the transfer of heat. Meaning warmth stays inside your roof and cold stays outside, preventing the snow melt that causes ice dams to form in extreme […]
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Why Steam is the #1 Way to Remove Ice Dams
Water takes several forms, and during a Minnesota winter the most common ones are snow and ice. But on your roof snow melt can form ice dams, leading to thousands of dollars in winter roof damages. Here’s why a third form–high temperature steam–is your best bet for safely removing ice dams from your home. Produces […]
Jump on Ice Dams Early Before These 5 Parts of Your Home Get Damaged
“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 […]
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 […]