It’s no secret that Chicago gets incredibly cold in the
winter months. What you might not realize, however, is that all that cold
weather can lead to a serious roofing
problem known as an ice dam. Ice dams are very common reasons for expensive
roof replacement jobs, so if you think you may have one or if you’re worried
about how your roof fares in the winter, call on professional roofing services
right away.
An ice dam begins to form when snow melts on your roof, and
the subsequent water reaches the overhang and freezes again. Continuous melting
followed by re-freezing can eventually lead to the formation of an ice dam. And,
over time, this ice dam can build up underneath your roof’s shingles or other
material and can cause major leaks and other problems. If you let the problem
get too bad, you’ll definitely need a full-on
roof replacement, but if you catch and remedy it early enough, there’s
still hope for your roof!
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