4. Ice Damming: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

If you haven't heard of the term "ice damming" before, you've probably at least experienced it because it's a common issue many homeowners face during the winter months. Basically, ice damming occurs when heat is lost from the house, causing snow on the roof to melt and then refreeze at the gutter line, which is unheated. Ice damming is typically a concern once the water starts to infiltrate the interior of a house.   While this can be a huge concern for homeowners, it's important to remember that ice damming, while inconvenient, is not a life-threatening emergency. It is fixable.   During this episode, we are sharing both short-term and long-term solutions, including roof raking, using calcium, and using EdgeMelt which is a heat cable system.   And if you're looking to prevent ice damming, feel free to give us a call. We will come out to your property and evaluate any kind of ice damming that's occurring, and we also do a lot to help minimize the risk of any sort of leaking in the future. ‌ In this episode, we chat about: What ice damming is Why it happens and where it typically occurs Solutions to ice damming, both long-term and short-term How we can help minimize ice damming occurring in the future ‌ To connect with Big Fish Contracting, you can check out our website at www.bigfishcontracting.com. You can also follow us on our social channels: Big Fish Contracting Instagram Big Fish Contracting Facebook Check out our blog