An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off of the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other parts of the house.
Ice dam removal work can be quite expensive, but trust us when we say “hire a professional”. We have seen more damage done to rooftops by homeowners and non-qualified (often times uninsured) contractors than we can keep count of. It’s important to remember that the shingles atop your roof are very delicate and need to be treated with great care.
High-pressure water or hammers and chisels should NEVER be used atop your roof in an effort to remove ice. Steaming and/or low-pressure hot water is the ONLY safe and effective way to remove ice from your rooftop without damaging your shingles or gutters! If snow is to be removed from atop your roof, make certain your contractor is using ONLY poly-edged shovels.
Because ice dam removal is such an expensive process, it draws in a lot of contractors who have little to no experience in removing ice dams. Make certain you hire a qualified and insured contractor who uses only steam to remove your ice dam! Palo Building & Remodeling, Inc. is your one-stop-shop for safe and effective professional snow and ice dam removal services.
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