Ice dam blog post We will go over different options to prevent ice dams and discuss different topics on how ice dams can damage your roof and siding in the winter.
Ice and water shield failure, primarily caused by ice dams, usually shows up as winter roof leaks near roof edges, valleys, and penetrations, often during the freeze-thaw cycle. In Minnesota, watch for water stains that appear on warmer days, bubbling paint, damp insulation near exterior walls, and soffit or fascia rot. Confirm by checking roof…
A roof drip edge, or roofing drip edge, is a metal flashing installed along roof edges to push water away from the fascia and roof deck, and into the gutter system. In Minnesota, you usually do want it because snowmelt, ice, and wind-driven rain can sneak under shingles and rot wood edges. It’s not always…
Most commercial roofs in Minnesota can handle routine winter snow, but roof snow load becomes risky when snow turns wet, drifts pile up in one area, drains freeze, or storms stack up before melting happens. In Minnesota, code-based roof design loads are often tied to regional ground snow loads (commonly 35 psf south, 42 psf…
Ice dams in Saint Paul, MN, buildings usually form when heat loss causes melting snow on the roof, the meltwater runs to a colder edge, then refreezes into a ridge that traps more water. Ice dam prevention comes down to stopping heat loss, improving ventilation and drainage, and removing snow safely. A professional roofer should…
Most homes follow International Residential Code R806 style rules for attic ventilation to the outdoors, size vents using the 1/150 rule (or 1/300 when conditions allow), keep intake and exhaust balanced, and protect openings with screens and weather protection. I work on Minnesota roofs, and our cold winters make moisture control and ice dam prevention…
If you manage a facility in Champlin, a roof leak isn’t just “a building issue.” It’s a threat to inventory, tenant spaces, electrical rooms, and any business that can’t shut down. We are commercial roof repair contractors in Champlin. We can inspect, diagnose, and fix problems on low-slope and metal commercial roofs, like leaks, storm…
As winter rolls in and snow starts to fall, the beautiful sight of a snow-covered landscape can quickly turn into a homeowner’s nightmare if too much snow accumulates on your roof. Accumulated snow can pose serious risks, from potential roof collapse to the formation of ice dams that can cause leaks. So, how do you…
So, what are the 4 main types of roof vents for attic ventilation? There are four types of roof vents, which include ridge vent, gable vent, hip vent, and eave vent. The first two are used for attic ventilation, while the last two are used for exterior air circulation. All four types of roof vents…
How To Deal With Ice dams in Minneapolis Minnesota. Let me explain to you how ice dams happen in the winter time in Minneapolis, Minnesota. So you are heating the rooms below and if you don’t have any insulation in the floor that warm air is going to come up in get into the Attic and when…
How to Remove an Ice Dam 2021 If you were looking for information on how to remove an ice dam, you are in the perfect place for that! Ice dams can be safety hazards to people, stop proper drainage of snow and rainwater from the roof, and cause water to back up under your shingles,…
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