Icicles and Ice Dams: Your House is Trying to Tell you Something
With Northeast Ohio buried in snow and locked into an arctic blast, many homeowners are starting to notice something alarming along their rooflines- large icicles on the gutters and thick ice dams on the roof. While they may look like a normal sign of the winter season, these ice buildups are often a warning sign of a deeper problem inside of your home.
Why Ice Dams Form
Ice dams develop when heat escapes from your home into the attic, warming the roof and melting snow. As the melting ice runs down to the colder edges of the roof, it refreezes, creating a ridge of ice. Over time, thawing snow gets trapped behind the ice and can force water underneath shingles and into the home.
Icicles are often a byproduct of ice dams caused by uneven roof temperatures due to heat loss.
The Insulation Connection
In many Northeast Ohio homes, especially the older ones, insulation is either lacking or improperly installed.
Poor attic insulation can lead to:
- Ice dams
- Water leaks
- Mold problems
- Higher heating bills
How Insulation Helps
Here at Primary Home Improvements, we focus on whole-home insulation solutions that stop heat loss at the source. By properly insulating attics, knee walls, and air sealing gaps and cracks, we can help keep temperatures more controlled.
A well-insulated home means:
- Less heat escaping into the attic
- Fewer ice dams and icicles
- Better indoor air quality and comfort
Sadly, the worst weather makes insulation problems easiest to see. If thick icicles or ice dams keep forming on your roof after every snowfall, your home is giving you a clear signal for help. We offer FREE in-home estimates to come up with the right insulation solutions for your home. Call our office today!