Are Icicles on Roof a Sign of Ice Dam Damage in Mount Clemens?

1/9/2024 (Permalink)

We restore storm and ice dam damage 24 hours a day in Macomb County.

Our Mount Clemens and New Baltimore teams restore property damage caused by ice dams every winter. Icicles and icy patches on exterior siding can be a clear indication of ice dam damage, and they can lead to water damage within your home. Here's how this occurs:

Ice dams form on your roof when snow on the upper, warmer part of the roof melts due to heat escaping from your home's interior. This melted snow flows downward until it reaches the eaves, which are typically colder because they extend beyond the heated living space.

As the melted water reaches the eaves, it encounters colder outdoor temperatures and freezes, creating an ice dam along the roof's edge. This ice barrier obstructs the natural drainage of water from your roof.

Trapped water can accumulate behind the ice dam, creating a pool on your roof. When the temperature rises or sunlight hits the roof, this pooled water can melt. Instead of draining off as it should, it may find its way under the roofing materials, running down along the exterior walls.

As this water flows down the exterior walls, it can freeze again when it encounters colder sections of your siding. This freezing can result in the formation of icy patches or icicles on the exterior of your home.

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