Ice dams are ridges of ice that form on the edge of a roof and prevent melting snow from draining off. The water they hold back refreezes and the problem gets worse. Luckily, Overhead Solutions is Wisconsin's top roof repair contractor.
Wisconsin winters can be a little chilly, coming with extreme temperatures and blustering winds. If your roof, attic and gutters aren’t at the level they need to be, these elements can cause serious damage.
When water backs up behind an ice dam, it can cause serious problems. The freezing and thawing of water underneath shingles can begin to peel up or damage shingles. Once your shingles are compromised water can enter your home.
Mold, leaks, and structural damage are the inevitable result of an unchecked ice dam. No matter how far the damage has gone, Overhead Solutions can repair any damage done, and install preventative measures to keep it from happening again
The best defense against ice dams is a well-kept and insulated attic & roof. The biggest cause of ice dams is heat at the peak of the attic melting snow, which flows down to lower, cooler parts of the roof where it re-freezes. Green Bay roofing contractors at Overhead Solutions employs basic prevention as well as more targeted ice dam prevention methods like:
