Ice Storm Contributes to Ice Dam Damage in New Baltimore Home?

3/12/2024 (Permalink)

We restore damage caused by ice dams in Macomb County.

Our Mount Clemens and New Baltimore team is a trusted leader in ice dam damage restoration services. An ice storm can significantly contribute to ice dam damage due to the combination of freezing rain and plummeting temperatures. When an ice storm hits, freezing rain coats surfaces, including rooftops, with a layer of ice. This ice buildup creates a foundation for the formation of ice dams.

Ice dams occur when the heat escaping from a building's interior causes the snow on the roof to melt. The melted snow runs down the roof until it reaches the eaves, where it encounters the ice accumulated during the ice storm. The colder eaves freeze the melted water, trapping it behind the ice dam.

As more snow melts from the warm interior, the trapped water behind the ice dam accumulates. This can lead to significant water back up under the shingles, potentially infiltrating the roof structure, attic, and even the interior of the building. This water intrusion can result in structural damage, compromised insulation, and even interior water damage, including ceiling leaks and damaged walls.

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When you discover ice dam damage in your New Baltimore home or commercial business, SERVPRO® of Mount Clemens and New Baltimore is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your property damage "Like it never even happened." Call us today at 586-598-5050. 

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