What Types of Water Damage Can my House in Morristown Get if an Ice Dam Forms on my Roof?

12/23/2021 (Permalink)

Weather can play a big part in storm damage restoration services for your home. SERVPRO has the manpower and equipment for every size of disaster.

SERVPRO Can Help with Water Removal Services in Morristown

Wherever the temperatures drop below freezing in the winter, there is a possibility of snow flying. Snow usually doesn't cause many problems to houses, but when the snow starts to melt, the liquids could cause some issues. And, if the melting snow cannot drain off of your roof, an ice dam could form. Ice dams can cause you problems with your house since the moisture can not drain into your gutters like it is supposed to. The water will eventually find somewhere to go, and sometimes it could end up leaking into the interior of your home.

Frozen pipes and ice damming in Morristown cause several property damage cases each year. Ice dams can be especially devastating depending on how long the issues go untreated. If you ever happen to notice water leaking from your ceiling due to an ice dam, our SERVPRO technicians can provide you assistance in the following ways:

• Conduct Ceiling Repairs from Water Damages
• Attic Mold Inspections
• Water Damage Debris Removal
• Black Mold Remediation
• Repair Leaking Roofs from Ice Dams

Since water will always find the path of the least resistance, it will follow gravity and head into your house if it cannot drain into the gutters. If an ice dam stays on your roof and gets left untreated, the weight from the ice could rip off your gutters. An ice dam could also loosen your shingles and cause water to get underneath them and then flow into your attic. Once moisture gets inside your attic, it can leak from your ceiling into your living area.

And, if spaces like your attic stay wet for too long, mold growth could occur. Since most attics contain exposed wood, the black mold could form across the surfaces.

If you ever notice several icicles in one area on your roof and realize an ice dam has formed, call SERVPRO of Hamblen County at (423) 318-6733.