Ice Dam Emergency?

If there is water coming in to an interior of a home due to ice dams, or you want to prevent that from occurring, Kelmann has technicians standing by for emergency mitigation. Our techs will rake roofs, remove ice dams and, if needed, help to stop the flow of water.  We can also aid in the drying of wet building materials.   

 

 

If you need help, call 414-774-3799, 24/7 for emergency ice dam mitigation.

What is an Ice Dam?

An ice dam is a ridge of ice that builds up along the edge of a roof. The ice creates a dam that backs water up and under the roof shingles. Once the water is deep enough, it penetrates the roofing system and creates water damage inside the home. Once the snow has built up on the roof, it acts as an effective insulator. (Light snow has a insulation value of about R-1 per inch.) Heat from the attic warms the underside of the roof and melts the bottom snow into a slush/ice/water mixture. This mixture slides under the snow cover and runs down the roof till it meets a cold surface like the  overhang. The slush then refreezes.  As more slush accumulates, the layer becomes thicker and thicker, creating an ice dam. All of this action occurs hidden from view under the snow cover.

 

For comprehensive ice dam information, click here and you will be directed to Mr. Fix-It's article.

Thanks to Tom Feiza for his great article.