Roof Ice dams and Snow removal Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota

Get the snow off!! Probably the most important step in helping reduce or eliminate ice dams from forming on your roof. Removing large thick ice dams can be costly and time consuming. Calling us to remove the snow build up right after a snow fall will take less effort and time which translates to saving you cash! Our rates vary with the amount of snow we remove form your roof so if it¹s a little it will cost you less. We also can set up a maintenance arrangement and contact you with each snowfall where we can discuss whether you need service or not.

We are trained specialists and fully insured. In the event that you do have large ice dams, we can also remove those areas with our specialized equipment, and then perhaps set you up with a preventative plan of action. Call us today at 651-308-0421 for more information and answers to any questions you may have.

What Causes Ice Dams?

There is a direct relationship between the total of heat loss from a your home, snow accumulation, and outside temperatures that leads to ice dam formation. For ice dams to form there has to be snow on the roof, and, at the same time, higher portions of the roof's outside surface must be above 32°F while lower surfaces are below 32°F. For a section of the roof to be below 32°F, outside temperatures must also be below 32°F.

The snow on a roof surface that is above 32°F will start to melt and as the water begins to travel down the roof it reaches the area towards the eves that is below 32°F and freezes, forming the early stages of the ice dam.

The dam dams gets increasingly larger as it is fed by the melting snow above it, and a pool of water accumulates on the sections of the roof that are on the average below 32°F. So the water above , pools and backs up behind the ice dam and remains fluid. The pool of water then finds openings in the exterior roof covering and runs into the attic space. From the attic it could flow into exterior walls or through the ceiling insulation and stain the ceiling finish.

Excessive water and moisture entering the home not only causes cosmetic and structural damage bit it makes an environment where mold can start and grow , possibly causing health concerns to the occupants.