Brian on December 19th, 2009

Ice Dams: Recognition and Prevention.  Here is a simple video demonstrating how ice dams are formed:

Ice dams are caused by the interaction of three factors:

Ice and snow melt at 35°F. Liquid water freezes at 32°F. Minor temperature differentials can lead to major problems.
Layered roof systems such as shakes or shingles do not keep out [...]

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admin on November 24th, 2009

Saw this story entitled “How to Avoid Wind Damage to Your Home” on the Health Safety Guide web site.  This is a short article with recommendations for four areas of your home to address for possible wind damage.
First they explain how wind can damage your home and things to consider regarding your roof.  Next they [...]

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