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Ice Damming

1. Snow melts over the heated area of the roof and runs down to the unheated eaves and refreezes.

2. Ice builds up, forming an ice dam.

3. Water from the melting snow backs up under the shingles and roof and leaks into the house, causing damage.

STOP THE WARM AIR

Inadequate insulationin the attic

A minimum R-Value of 38 is recommended for our climate.

R-50 is the best for maximum savings & comfort.

Traditional insulation alone will not stop WARM AIR FROM LEAKING TO YOUR ROOF.

Warm air finds many pathways through hidden pathways and bypasses. Common attic bypasses are found to be locate in:

Attic entry hatch
Vent stack
Heating ducts in the attic not properly sealed & insulated
Ceiling mounted attic fans
Chaseways (chimneys, chutes, plumbing)
Improperly vented bathroom fans
Electrical wire and box penetrations
Dropped ceiling area in kitchen, bathroom & stairwells
Top plate gaps of interior walls
Knee walls
Shared walls between apartments
Recessed lights

All of the above listed areas are high priority AIR SEALING areas that traditional insulation will not be effective in stopping warm air from entering your attic causing possible ice dam issues which could lead to moisture issues in your home. Diagnostic testing along with proper inspection of your home can reveal these areas and they can then be properly air sealed prior to upgrading other insulation needs.