Ice dams occur when heat trapped in your attic rapidly melts the snow on your roof and the resulting water trickles down and refreezes at the eaves of your roof (gutter line). Water pools up against the ice dam, and can penetrate beneath your shingles and roof deck causing an interior leak.
Your chance of having ice dams increases if your attic is not adequately ventilated or insulated properly. Resulting damage leads to costly repairs to roofing, siding, gutters, fascia, and interior walls, as well as damage that might not be immediately visible, such as saturated insulation and mold growth.
A “roof rake” can be purchased from home goods suppliers and when used properly, can reduce the burdening effects of snow on your roof. Depending on the age and condition of your roof, a roof rake might not be adequate. Once the snow is packed down, using a roof rake to force ice off the roof will damage your shingles and gutters.
If you file a claim with your insurance company, American Home Contractors can perform insurance-specified roofing and siding repairs at prevailing insurance rates. We can identify damage to your property, as well as any other hidden or unforeseeable problems your insurance company may overlook. We will also work with your insurance company for optimal compensation for repairs or roof replacement.
American Home Contractors of Florham Park, NJ is a GAF MasterElite Roofing Contractor & Owens Corning Preferred Roofing Contractor dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction.
Call your trusted NJ roofing contractor at (908) 771-0123 for a full exterior inspection.
