Above & Beyond Roofing Lake of the Ozarks

The winter season is upon us and with it comes possible damage from winter weather. One of the most common winter roofing problems experienced by homeowners across the Midwest is ice dams. Keep reading to learn all about ice dams from your favorite Lake of the Ozarks roofer . What is an Ice Dam?  An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms along the edge of your roof. Ice dams form when the upper portion of the roof is a temperature higher than freezing, while the lower section of the roof is below freezing. The snow at the top of the roof melts, runs down the roof and then re-freezes along the roof line. These temperature differences on your roof are often caused by improper ventilation of your home. Frequent use of wood stoves and fireplaces, as well as inadequately insulated or leaky duct work, can all be factors contributing to the heat that can cause ice dams. Problems Associated with Ice Dams The layer of ice prevents melting snow or rain water from properly draining ...

Ice Dams are a common issue affecting Lake of the Ozarks roofs this time of year. An ice dam is the ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof which prevents melting ice from draining properly. This blockage can cause water to back up behind the ice dam and then leak into the home causing damage to it's interior. There are a lot of misconceptions out there on the topic of ice dams and with the help of The Ice Dam Company , Above & Beyond roofing is here to provide you with the facts! FACTS Ice dams can occur with virtually no snow on your roof.  While snow can definitely be a factor when it comes to ice dams, it's actually a question of ice accumulation. It takes very little moisture to form ice dams and even a dusting of snow can create a problem. Thick snow accumulations can create ice dams more quickly, but you should not dismiss even the slightest amount of moisture on your roof. Ice should be removed by steam.  While hammers, picks and hatchets...