Can I Get Water Damage from an Ice Dam Forming on my Roof in Setauket?

12/20/2021 (Permalink)

Storm damage with frozen pipes is no DIY project. Let SERVPRO trained technicians handle all the work for you.

SERVPRO Can Provide Water Damage Repairs if your Home in Setauket Gets an Ice Dam

It is common for a house to get storm damage in the summertime after a severe thunderstorm or flooding conditions.Mother Nature can also bring about adverse weather conditions in the winter that could negatively affect your home. Most people who live in colder climates realize the potential risks of a pipe freeze. But, many don't know that an ice dam phenomenon can also create problems with your structure.

Our SERVPRO technicians find that frozen pipes and ice damming in Setauket are the two most common issues in the winter. Ice dams can form in the winter after a snowstorm when the weather warms up and the snow and ice melt. The heat from your house can warm up the center of the roof and cause the snow to melt. But, if the section of your roof that hangs out past the walls stays cold, the snow there will not melt. Then, once the water from the top of the roof flows down, it can freeze on the cooler part of the roof and prevent the liquid from draining.

The moisture can freeze in your gutter and the colder parts of your roof and hold water on your shingles. When your roofing materials stay wet, they can lose their structural integrity. Mold can also form if wooden items stay wet for more than two days.

If some of your building materials got damaged due to an ice dam forming on your roof, SERVPRO could help. We can first inspect your building and determine what issues the ice dam caused. Then we can help you restore your house to its preloss state by conducting the following procedures:

• Attic Mold Remediation
• Flood Damage Restoration
• Water Extraction
• Mold Inspections
• Emergency Services to Repair Water Damage

If you ever notice your roof leaking after an ice dam forms, call SERVPRO of Port Jefferson at (631) 476-5300.