Ice Dam Roof Damage
An ice dam forms along the edge of your roof and extends down into the gutters. It occurs when warm air from inside melts the snow on your roof. As the water runs down, it refreezes back into ice on reaching the colder roof edges and gutters.
Additional meltwater flows and settles underneath the ice dam, and as it pools, it starts to seep into the roof. If not addressed promptly, water from the ice dam causes damage to your roof, leading to serious problems like leaks, and rotting, or mold on the structure.
Additional meltwater flows and settles underneath the ice dam, and as it pools, it starts to seep into the roof. If not addressed promptly, water from the ice dam causes damage to your roof, leading to serious problems like leaks, and rotting, or mold on the structure.
How an Ice Dam Damages Your Roof
Your roof can suffer damage from an ice dam in the following ways:
It causes water leaks
Water trapped under the ice dam can leak into the attic through little cracks and areas where the roofing has lifted. That’s usually when you’ll notice leaks showing up in your attic or ceiling. When that happens, don’t wait — reach out to Alliance Roofing right away for expert ice dam roof repair.
It leads to water damage in the interior of your home
Aside from damaging your roof, water leaking in from an ice dam can cause significant problems inside your home — it can warp your drywall, stain your ceilings and walls, and make your paint peel or bubble. Over time, it can also lead to significant structural damage.
It weakens and damages the roofing materials and flashing
Repeated freezing and thawing weakens roofing materials, causing them to deteriorate over time. They may lose granules, crack, or curl at the edges. With the damage, your roof is compromised and is no longer performing its primary function as your home’s first line of defense. Water starts seeping in, and you may end up with water-related issues.
It damages the gutters and fascia boards
The growing weight of the ice in the gutters may cause them to pull away from the house. Facia boards also become waterlogged from prolonged exposure to melted water or just to moisture.
Call Alliance Roofing to Correct Roof Damage from an Ice Dam
If there’s an ice dam on your roof, call Alliance Roofing to safely drain it without damaging the roof underneath. But once the snow clears and the roof is visible in the Spring, contact us again for a thorough inspection to check for ice dam damage and to repair your roof.
Don’t risk your roof — call now for a next-day roof inspection.
Don’t risk your roof — call now for a next-day roof inspection.
F.A.Q.
Ice Dam Roof Damage FAQs
My roof is new — can it still get ice dam damage?
Unfortunately, yes. When the attic warms up, snow on the roof will start to melt, initiating the process of ice dam formation.
Are some roof types more prone to ice dams than others?
How can I prevent ice dams on my roof?
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