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Roof Ice Dams: Causes, Risks & Prevention Basics

Ice dams can form when snow on a roof melts, runs toward a colder roof edge, and refreezes. Water can then back up behind the ice and find vulnerable points in the roofing assembly.

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Why ice dams are a roof-and-building issue

Roof-edge ice is only part of the picture. Heat loss, attic insulation, ventilation, roof geometry, snow conditions, and outdoor temperatures can all influence how melting and refreezing occur.

Avoid hazardous removal

Working on icy roofs or using ladders around heavy snow and ice can be dangerous. Avoid methods that can damage roofing materials or create electrical hazards.

If water is entering

Active interior leaking should be addressed as a roofing problem, not just an ice-removal problem. See roof leak repair for next steps.

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