How Can I Prevent Roof Ice Dams in Wauconda?

1/17/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Lake County.

Ice dams are common in our northern climate. They occur when heavy snow buildup melts during the day and refreezes at night when the temperatures drop. Our local teams in Mundelein and North Wauconda are on call 24 hours a day to respond to frozen pipes emergencies in Wauconda. Here are some tips for preventing roof ice dams from the National Weather Service:

• If you haven't already, thoroughly clean all leaves, sticks, and other debris from your home's gutters and downspouts. This allows melting snow to flow into gutters and downspouts.
• Make every effort to keep snow on your roof to a minimum. Long-handled devices on the market called "roof rakes" let you stand on the ground and pull the snow off the roof. Keeping heavy snow loads off your roof reduces the chances of ice dam formation and roof failure due to the weight.
• All winter long, keep gutters and downspouts clear of snow and icicles.
• Evaluate the insulation and ventilation in your attic. Most experts agree that the R-value of the attic insulation should be at least R-30 (R-38 is preferable in northern climates). In addition, good airflow under the eaves or soffit area along the underside of the roof and out through the vents is essential. The venting allows the attic air to stay cold enough to prevent or minimize the freeze/thaw cycle on the roof.

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Our Mundelein and North Wauconda team is Here to Help ® when your home or commercial business in Wauconda needs emergency water damage restoration services. We'll restore your ice dam damage "Like it never even happened." Call us today at 224-372-7064. 

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