The Definition of Ice Dam and Tips to Prevent It
An ice dam is an accumulation of ice that develops at the edge of a roof (eaves) and prevents melting snow or water from draining off the roof, causing it to collect and then re-freeze into often enormous slabs of ice. Ice dams are primarily brought on when the air in your attic is warmer than the outside temperature. As a result, the snow on your roof starts to melt and flows towards your gutters,…