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how to fix ice daming on your roof with snowflakes and icicles

Most Canadian roofs develop at least a little ice each winter, but if the ice gets more than a couple of inches thick around the eaves it can cause leaks. A build-up of ice like this is called an ice dam and can be a problem because as water pools behind the dam it can work its way under shingles and cause leaking into the home. So why do some roofs develop large and damaging ice dams around the eaves while others don’t, and how can it be fixed? Read more on the RenoMark blog!

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icicles hanging from the side of a building with text that reads what cause ice dams & how to fix them

All about Ice dams forming at the bottom of roofs, letting water penetrate and potentially causing damage to the interior of walls. 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀: https://www.ecohome.net/guides/2213/ #winter #ecohome #icicles

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Gutter Drips Is that dripping noise in your downspout forcing you to keep your bedroom window closed at night? Tie a synthetic rope onto one of the gutter hangers and run it down into the downspout. Drops of water will cling to the rope and flow down instead of plummeting the whole length of the downspout and causing that irritating drip. Adding a rope does restrict the water flow, so this may not be the best option if your gutter is prone to overflowing or gets clogged easily.

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Icicles may be pretty but they can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up into your house. Here are prevention tips, fast fixes, and long-term repairs from the pros at TOH. CHECK IT! Top Snow Removal Tips

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icicles hanging from the roof of a house in front of a light post and window

My Home Science answers what to do if you have an ice dam right now and what to do to prevent ice dams from reoccurring in the future.

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how to prevent ice dam in your home or office with this simple guide on how to prevent ice dam

An ice dam can cost thousands of dollars in home repairs, so it's worth it to know how to keep snowmelt from leaking into your shingles and refreezing. We've covered everything from attic insulation to manually removing an existing ice dam, and included a few easy preventive measures along the way. So grab your tube socks and ice melt and check out our guide!

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icicles hanging from the roof of a building with ice on it's gutter

Iowa winters are harsh and when the February chill hits many homes experience the damaging effects of ice dams. Here at HSI, we field calls weekly about ice dams and home comfort. We have listed 5 things you should know about ice dams, along with our interactive image slider.

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