For those who've have had roof leaks during the winter ... climate — actually have the potential to make ice dams and the damage they can cause even worse, according to Beth Hall, Indiana ...

making it much easier for the roof to leak, or rot." You can help mitigate ice dam damage by using a roof rake to clear snow from the valleys and the roof edge. You won't be able to clear the ...

When winter months hit hard, ice dams can be a big problem for homeowners. These thick layers of ice form along the edges of roofs and trap melting snow. The water can back up under shingles and ...

Professional roofers say ice dams in your gutters can actually cause your roof to leak on the inside of your house. John Gunno, sales manager of Almost Heaven Roofing, said, “What happens is ...

In a one-two punch, more than 20 states in the Plains, Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast will be impacted by two ...

As winter sets in, homeowners may notice more icicles forming on their rooftops. While they may appear picturesque, these ...

An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof caused by uneven surface temperatures across your roof. These dams can cause big problems with leaking in your home. Water that backs ...

What Are Ice Dams, and How Do They Cause Drywall Damage? Ice dams form when heat from your home escapes into your attic, melting the snow on your roof. As the melted snow runs down to the colder ...