{"id":9507,"date":"2022-12-14T12:44:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T19:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrityproroofing.com\/?p=9507"},"modified":"2023-01-25T18:42:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T01:42:35","slug":"ice-dams-prevention-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrityproroofing.com\/ice-dams-prevention-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Dams: Prevention and Removal Tips to Keep Your Roof Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Icicles are so pretty when lining a wintery home scene in Denver neighborhoods. They dangle with such majesty,\u00a0 inviting mischievous children to hit them and run away with excitement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, when we truly look at what icicles are, and how they are formed we realize there is more to the story. They are an indication of potentially costly problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s discuss just what causes icicles, which are ice dams<\/a>, and the danger they can hold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are Ice Dams?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ice dams are blockages of ice formed on the edge of your roof. The blockage prevents water from melted snow and ice from flowing freely through the gutters and downspouts. The temperature changes in your roof cause the buildup to occur. As indoor heat rises in your home, it warms the surface of your roof. The warming effect causes snow and ice to melt. As the day progresses into the night, temperatures drop, causing this snow and ice to refreeze. This creates a buildup in your gutter system. It can become quite heavy, and in time, pulls your gutter system away from your roof. Icicles are formed when the dammed-up water seeps over the top of the gutter and freezes. If Ice dams already made an damage on your roofs<\/a> you can contact us!<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Prevent Ice Dams<\/span><\/h2>\n

Clean out your gutters<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the wisest ways to keep ice dams at bay is to inspect your gutter system on a regular basis. Cleaning out your gutters from any debris or buildup will assist melting water to flow freely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Items to look for when cleaning out your gutters include<\/span><\/p>\n