Do you have Ice Back up or damage?
Do you have ice back-up/damage?
This is the time to start thinking about protecting yourself in the upcoming winter months. Boardwalk North has some suggestions that may be helpful.
An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow water from draining the roof.
If not properly handled, the water can leak into walls, ceilings, simulation and other areas.
Ice damage can be prevented by controlling the heat loss from the home.
For immediate action: remove snow from the roof. A push broom or “roof rake” can be used. In an emergency situation where water is flowing into the house structure, making channels through the ice dam allows the water behind the dam to drain off the water on a warm day will do this job. Work upward from the lower edge of the dam. The channel will become ineffective within days and is only temporary.
For long term action:
Increase the ceiling/roof insulation to cut down on heat loss by conduction.
Make the ceiling air tight so no warm air can flow from the house into the attic space.
Natural roof ventilation can help maintain uniform roof temperatures, but if the long-term actions described here are done effectively, then only small amounts needed to maintain uniform roof surface temperatures. If heat transfer has been reduced substantially, then snow will build up on the roof and cover natural attic ventilation rates. Natural attic ventilation systems are needed to dry the attic space and remove heat buildup during summer.
If you need any help, please give Boardwalk North a call. www.boardwalknorth.com