For this edition of the Scrub Hub, we are looking at ice dams: What are they, what causes them, and what problems are they making worse?

While they may appear picturesque, these icicles could indicate a costly issue: ice dams. Joe Palumbo, head of Ice Dam Guys, said, "Literally any amount of snow on the roof that can melt can cause ...

Last week’s snow dump reintroduced Minnesotans to ice dams, a common winter pest. Usually not noticed until it’s too late, ice dams are a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof ...

This story was initially published Jan. 8, 2024. For many people, the term ice dam conjures a specific image: A buildup of frozen crystals across a river or stream. For those who've have had roof ...