Ice dams pose a significant threat and can lead to extensive water damage, but there are many things you can do to your property to prevent ice dam formation. And, boy, if you've ever had an ice dam, ...

Heat cable has a dubious reputation in the ice dam prevention world. It's a topic few understand in-depth, both in terms of what it is and how to install it properly. In this three-part series, I will ...

Q. When ice dams form, we have a leak that comes down off the edge of the roof and into the kitchen above a small window. The pitch of the roof is “shallow-ish,” which may be a part of the problem. A ...

A key aspect of winter weather home maintenance that homeowners need to know is ice dam prevention. Ice dams can occur from fall through spring on the edge of your roof after a snowfall. These ...

Dear Eartha, every winter the lower edge of my roof gets covered in a thick sheet of ice. Come spring, massive icicles form. How should I deal with this ice buildup? Despite its nostalgic wintry ...

This winter season has now become Duluth’s 9th snowiest on record. While you get those sidewalks, driveways and fire hydrants clear, don’t forget about your roof. “Ice dams form when snow melts off ...

Q. Your opinion please, on roof-melt tablets which can be thrown onto roofs to melt ice dams. R.W. Grand Rapids. Q. Our house is less than ten years old, so it probably is near current building code ...

When the snow starts to fall, it transforms your neighborhood into a winter wonderland. It’s picturesque, serene, and utterly charming — until you realize that tranquil blanket of white is a massive ...

I have massive icicles building up on my roof. How do I avoid these in the future, and what other winter maintenance concerns should be addressed? Ice dam is the term for giant stalactites of frozen ...

While spring storms are notorious for damaging roofs, winter can be hard on the top layer of your house too. Ice damns are one of the main concerns you have to watch out for when the temperatures drop ...