Does Your Roof Have An Ice Dam?

Here in the Tulsa area, it is common for DunRite Roofing to get calls about roof leaks after ices storms. This is usually caused after ice damming. This is caused when the upper roof has snow melt then re-freezing on bottom portion of the roof.

The ice melts from the warm air escapes from inside your home, especially if the insulation isn't thick enough. That causes the underside of the roof deck to warm up and the snow melts. The melted snow will run down the roof under the snow that is accumulated and refreeze as it reaches the eaves and overhang.

Thus the ice dam is formed. Several things can contribute to ice dams developing such as the escaping heat, poorly ventilated attic and the steepness of a roof as well as how long the roof is covered in ice.

A roof that doesn't have eaves or overhang are less likely to have ice dam’s form and roofs that aren't a smooth surface aren't as susceptible to ice dams either. While there is not any roof 100% ice dam proofed, there are things that can be done to lessen the possibility. A call to DunRite Roofing will get you an appointment scheduled and one our experienced technicians will check your roof and discuss the possibilities of your roof having ice dams.