ICE DAM RESOLUTION
If water is leaking through the roof there could be other issues contributing to this problem.
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preserve your roof and structure
WE CAN COMPLETELY PREVENT ICE DAMMING
check your insulation
Snow insulates an attic from the outdoors. Deep snow on a roof will hold in the heat loss in the attic and will begin to melt the bottom of the snow pile just above the shingles. When melting snow runs down the shingles and reaches a cold overhang it will begin to refreeze creating the “ice dam”.
The water table will increase as more snow melts and builds up behind the dam. Icicles form as water cascades over the dam increasing in height and length. If you have ice dams, the snow should be removed or separated from the ice dam. If this happens once, then you are more susceptible to it reoccurring again because the insulation has been compromised or damaged.
know your r-value
An R-value of 49 is required by current NYS building code for attic insulation. The effective R-value of fiberglass is only 2.5 per inch at best performance.. You would need 20” of fiberglass to achieve R-49 throughout the entire attic including near the overhangs. The area in the attic where insulation is the thinnest is usually over the exterior walls. This is the spot which contributes to the most heat loss and where the process of ice damming begins. With High Density Spray Foam Insulation, you only need 3” to reach a 92% efficiency rating which is equivalent to R-50 of fiberglass.
check your roof
Most roofs include Ice and Water shield protection. This is a rubber membrane that is waterproof and is installed under the shingles. However, when this is punctured with roofing nails that hold the shingles in place, it is no longer a waterproof system. If ice damming occurs, water could seep through it. It’s designed to slow down leaks and protect the plywood from rotting
establish an air barrier
You need to have a good air barrier and good insulation throughout the entire attic (no voids) and/or proper ventilation working effectively. A house with a deep snow blanket and no icicles is a well functioning system. We have monitored, studied and have been trained in the resolution and prevention of this occurrence. We have the product and technology to rectify these situations that cause ice damming. We will make recommendations to guarantee the solution to these issues.
TOP 3 reasons to resolve your ice dam problem:
protect your investment
lower your utility bills
enjoy greater comfort
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