Some years are worse than others depending on how much snow we get. This year seems to be the year for ice dams on the roof. With all the snow we've been getting and now rain in February, you find out pretty quickly where the problem areas are on your roof.
Ice dams are usually caused by lack of insulation in the attic and can cause major problems with water leaking into the home. When temperatures are cold, your home's attic should be the same temperature as the outside temperature. With inadequate insulation, heat can escape out the top of the attic (hot spots), creating melting on the roof. When the snow melts, it runs down to the bottom of the roof where there is no heat and the water refreezes causing an ice dam.
Solution: Call your area insulation contractor (www.reliable-insulation.com) and have them inspect the home for heat escape. They have the right tools and knowledge to help solve the problem. Not only can they help solve the heat loss, but they may also help cut your heating bill by up to 30 percent!
