For many homeowners worrying about ice damming is not an area of concern due to the geographic location of their property. But for us homeowner living in areas that experience sub zero temperatures and snow ice damming is very problematic. Although some people find the large icicles and huge drifts on their home that ice damming causes to be a thing of beauty they are actually just the opposite.  Ice Damming can be;

Destructive
Problematic
And almost virtually impossible to remove once the Ice Damming has started.

Its really a shame that Ice …

Formation of ice damming in the gutter, this gutter ice damming happens when the outside temperature falls below zero. Gutter ice damming will occur when the water reaches the cold metal gutter causing it to freeze. This constant freezing causes the Gutter Ice Damming to occur and over time the problem just increases.
Gutter ice damming is really common in areas that get a significant amount of snow. There are several factors that contribute to gutters and ice that accumulates in and above the metal channels creating the Gutter ice …

As the snow has now begun to accumulate on your roof many people are seeing ice dam formation and wondering about whether or not they should of installed an eavestrough heating cable .As a general rule the installation of an eavestrough heating cable should only be used as a last resort. The use of an eavestrough heating cable only provides a temporary patch to a problem but doesn’t provide a long term solution. Some properties are designed in such a manner that makes eliminating eavestrough ice build up nearly impossible …

Experiencing in larger 1.5 and 2.5 storey homes in the Winnipeg region is a very common problem. With the recent vey cold weather we have been experiencing many homeowners are getting concerned with the severe ice dam that is forming on their properties. An area such as River Heights is very prone to ice dam formation.
Ice Dam Possible Solutions
When dealing with an ice dam we have many ways we can approach the problem.

The first solution to this ice dam problem is to hire a professional Winnipeg Roofing contractor to come …

Since we now find ourselves in the middle on winter we are beginning to receive calls from many homeowners who are concerned about having the snow removed from their roof. Lots of these calls come from homeowners who in the past have tried to remove roof top snow and Ice and realised, “it is not worth my life trying to remove the snow and ice from my roof just to save a few bucks!

The majority of homeowners have heard the phrase “Ice Dam,” before but aren’t really aware of what exactly an ice dam is and how they are caused.
What is an Ice Dam?
An ice dam can be described as a wall of ice that forms at the edge of your roof after a big snow fall, followed by sub-zero temperatures. Sign of an ice dam include icicles forming at the edge of your roof, or a heavy build up of ice in your eaves troughs and gutters. This immense weight piled at the …

As we find ourselves smack in the middle of winter, it is a perfect time to make sure that your home is able withstand with the sever winter conditions.
Winter Roof Tips
It is suggested that any build-up of snow be removed from your roof, due to the increased possibility of ice dams which can cause serious damage to the structure of the roof and the integrity of your shingles.  It is very important to great care and always be careful when removing snow or ice, not only for your own safety …

According to definitions on the internet an ice dam (or ice jam) occurs when water builds up behind a blockage of ice. Ice dams can occur in various ways. Ice dams are formed by repeated thawing and refreezing of melting snow