Minnesota Winters, Snow, and Ice Dams
Ice Dams… remember ice dams? Anyone who has lived through a few Minnesota winters knows about ice dams and how costly they can be. And it looks like 2013 in Minnesota could turn out to be the mother of all ice dam winters, much like the winter of 2011 (dubbed Ice Dam Heaven) when chunks of ice built up along eaves, backing up melted water so it seeped into ceilings and walls below, costing Minnesota homeowners a TON of money!
Two Hot Spots Creating an Ice Dam Right Over the Entrance
It looks like 2012-13 could be a year for the Midwest to get hit by heavy snow and ice storms, which can leave large amounts of snow and ice on roofs. The perfect conditions for Minneapolis Ice Dams! So, chances are very high that you’ll be dealing with ice dams this season. With colder temperatures expected, the time to prevent ice dams is now, before the weather hits harder.
A typical one-and-a-half story house with an ice dam.
According to the University of Minnesota Extension Service, problems occur when a series of conditions coincide.
The major factor with ice dams is time. If you ignore the problem it will lead to bigger problems. If ice dams form, get ‘em while they’re small. But first, remove snow from your roof. This eliminates one of the ingredients necessary for the formation of an ice dam.
If you notice icicles, large amounts of snow, or ice dams forming on the roof of your Minneapolis home, please call a Minnesota Ice Dam Removal Company and have it looked at! This might prevent expensive damages in the future.
