6 Ice Dam Myths Debunked
Now that the first snow has fallen at the Lake of the Ozarks and the temperatures seem to be staying quite cold, homeowners need to be aware of the possibility of ice dam formation. There are many ice dam myths out there that too many people fall prey to. Our Lake of the Ozarks roofing company is here to give you the truth behind many of these common ice dam myths: Myth #1 Solar radiation and its resulting heat have little effect on the formation of ice dams; home interior heat loss through the attic is mainly to blame. The Truth: The heat from the sun, which causes roof-top snow melt, has a huge impact on ice dams forming. While you can take measures to prevent heat loss from your home, there is nothing you can do to shield your roof from the suns rays. Myth #2 Adding more insulation to the attic or ventilating the area better will prevent ice dam formation. The Truth: While adding insulation can help lessen the problem, it cannot prevent ice dams completely. In fac...