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 ...

Ice dams are particularly common during the winter in colder environments. "As snow lays on your roofing, a pattern of thawing and re-freezing can occur," shares Michael DiMartino, SVP of ...

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 edge of the roof, it soaks into the snow buildup along the ...

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 leaks during the winter, a different image come ...