Avoid damage to your home by preventing ice dam formation. Getty Images / Andrej Trnkoczy Ice dams form when snow that has accumulated on the roof melts and runs down to the gutter system. As the ...

Ventilation and the right insulation are keys to preventing ice dams and roof damage in long, snowy Wisconsin winters.

Ice dams are the result of a freeze-and-thaw cycle when there’s snow on your roof, and they suck. They can cause damage to your roof and gutters, and in the worst scenarios they can even damage your ...

Ice dams pose a significant threat and can lead to extensive water damage, but there are many things you can do to your property to prevent ice dam formation. And, boy, if you've ever had an ice dam, ...

While spring storms are notorious for damaging roofs, winter can be hard on the top layer of your house too. Ice damns are one of the main concerns you have to watch out for when the temperatures drop ...

Q. When ice dams form, we have a leak that comes down off the edge of the roof and into the kitchen above a small window. The pitch of the roof is “shallow-ish,” which may be a part of the problem. A ...

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 ...

Tis the season for ice and all the related potential damage that it can cause. The Guys get a lot of questions regarding ice on the roof; something every homeowner has to deal with at some point. Q.