Ice Dam & Steamer Services

Ice damns form when rising heat from the home causes snow or ice on the roof to melt, then re-freeze on the eaves and/or gutters of a home, causing a blockage of water coming down the roof.

By having the flow of water off the roof stopped, water then proceeds to collect and move back up the roof, eventually getting under even the best laid shingles. Once the water gets under the shingles, it can come into the home and cause leaks, rot, and damage.

No. Ice dams can form on any roof, regardless of how new or old it is. Water being forced back up the roof can get under any type of shingle or flashing with enough volume.

There is no 100% protection from ice dams, but there are a few things that a homeowner in Wisconsin to do to decrease the odds of ice damns and their damage

1. Review attic insulation and roof ventilation to reduce the rising heat’s effect on any snow or ice on the roof. This includes check insulation on or around a scuttlehole.
2. Make sure gutters are cleaned before the snow flies.
3. Install Gutter Rx gutter guard on gutters, to prevent debris from
4. Gently and carefully using a roof rake to remove excessive snow from roof.

Ice dams can cause

1. Damage to shingles or cause loosening of shingles
2. Damage to gutters
3. Mold and mildew in home
4. Leaks in attic and wet insulation
5. Leaks near windows, vents, and light fixtures on home interior