Eugene Home Sustains Water Damage from Ice Dam Formation?

3/26/2024 (Permalink)

We restore water damage from ice dams in Lane County.

Our local North Eugene and Northwest Lane County teams restore ice dam damage in Eugene every year. In some cases, an ice dam can infiltrate an attic and cause water damage due to various factors.

First, snow accumulates on the roof during freezing temperatures. Heat escaping from the heated interior of the house warms the roof, causing the snow on top to melt. This melted snow then flows down to the colder eaves or overhangs.

At the eaves, where the temperature is lower, the melted snow refreezes, forming an ice dam. Subsequent melting snow can become trapped behind this ice dam, unable to flow off the roof as it should. Instead, it can seep beneath the shingles or roofing material and enter the attic.

Once in the attic, the water can cause various types of damage, including harm to the ceiling below, insulation deterioration, structural weakening, and the promotion of mold and mildew growth.

To prevent ice dams and associated water damage, homeowners should adequately insulate and ventilate their attics, clear excess snow from the roof, and ensure eaves and gutters are free of ice and debris. Installing ice and water barriers on the roof can also help stop water infiltration into the attic if ice dams form.

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When your home or commercial business in Eugene has water damage from ice dams, our North Eugene and Northwest Lane County teams are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 541-799-0090.

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