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Congratulations Luke and Stephanie Beelen!
The Beelens just completed new siding on their home on West 16th Street. They did the work themselves
and utilized the Materials Rebate Program through Ourstreet.
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Ice Dams and Attic Condensation
excerpt from www.statefarm.com
"Ice Dams"
Ice dams sometimes occur on sloping roofs in climates with freezing temperatures. When the temperature in your attic is above freezing, it causes snow on the roof to melt and run down the sloping roof. When the snow
melt runs down the roof and hits the colder eaves, it refreezes.
If this cycle repeats over several days, the freezing snow melt builds up and forms a dam of ice, behind which water ponds. The ponding water can back up under the roof covering and leak into the attic or along exterior walls.
Attic CondensationCondensation of water vapor on cold surfaces in attics can cause attic wood products to rot, which can lead to costly repairs. Condensation typically occurs when warm, moist air migrates into the attic from living spaces below. Research indicates unusually high humidity levels in the home's living spaces is strongly associated with attic condensation problems.
Prevention- Prevent warm, moist air in living spaces from infiltrating into the attic with a good air barrier and appropriate water vapor control at the base of the attic.
- Provide good attic ventilation to replace warm air in the attic with cold outside air.
- Provide adequate attic insulation to reduce the transmission of heat into the attic from living spaces below.
- Consult a professional for the best way to avoid ice dams and water damage in your home.
- Tips on saving energy and more at home.
What not to Do- Do not routinely remove snow from the roof. It will likely lead to shingle damage.
- Do not attempt to "chip away" the ice of an ice dam. It will likely lead to shingle damage.
- Do not install mechanical equipment or water heaters in attics, especially in cold climates.
- Do not use salt or calcium chloride to melt snow on a roof. These chemicals are very corrosive and can shorten the life of metal gutters, downspouts and flashings. Runoff that contains high concentrations of these chemicals can damage nearby grass and plants.
- Keeping the gutters clean of leaves will not reduce the occurrence of ice dams. However, clean gutters can keep them from overflowing and spilling rainwater next to the house. This can cause moisture problems in the house."
For the entire article from State Farm Insurance, follow this link.
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You may qualify for the City of Holland's
HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
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The Home Repair program is available to owner occupied, single family homeowners in the City of Holland who meet low/moderate income requirements. The City will partner with the homeowner and provide 1/2 the funds for needed repairs (roofs, windows, furnaces, insulation and others) up to a grant $4000.00.
Please direct questions, comments and/or completed applications to:
Danielle Streur
3rd floor City Hall
270 River Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
616.355.1338
d.streur@cityofholland.com
For more information, forms and application for this great program, click on:
Home Repair Program Information |
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