How Can I Tell If I Have Ice Dams Forming on My Roof in Oceana?

3/28/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water damage from ice dams in Raleigh County.

Our local team in Beckley restores water damage caused by ice dams every year in Oceana. When the water backs up behind the dam, it can leak into the structure, causing water damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other parts of the building.

How Can I Detect Ice Dams? Travelers Insurance offers this helpful information:

• Look closely at the icicles around the exterior of your house. If the icicles are confined to the gutters and there is no water trapped behind them, then an ice dam has likely not formed. Nonetheless, icicles can be a precursor to ice dams. Depending on their location and size, icicles may also pose a danger if they fall off. Whenever possible, and if safe to do so, remove icicles from the exterior of your home, making sure not to stand directly beneath them. If you cannot safely reach the icicles from the ground, consider hiring a contractor to assist in their removal.

• Check for water stains or moisturein your attic or along the ceiling of the exterior walls of your house. Water stains or moisture may be an indication that an ice dam has formed, and water has penetrated the roof membrane.

Call Us Today!

Water damage caused by ice dams can cause significant damage, so when you discover ice dams in your home or commercial business in Oceana, our team in Beckley is Here to Help. ® We are on call 24 hours a day to serve you. Call us today at 304-253-6633.

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