Snow & Ice Damage Repair
Snow and Ice Damage Roof Repair Company in Colorado Springs You Can Trust
Two types of attic water damage are common in cold climates: ice dams and condensation of water vapor on cold surfaces in the attic.
Ice Dams. Ice dams sometimes occur on roofs in climates with freezing temperatures. When the temperature in your attic is above freezing while the temperature outside is below freezing, an ice dam may occur. The heat exchange from the underside of the roof sheathing causes the snow on the roof to melt. The water running down the roof may come into contact with an area that is super cooled. The roof overhang or eave is super cooled by the wind and ambient temperature. Once the water runs down to an area that is below 25 degrees, it will freeze.
Here’s the big problem. If the weather pattern repeats itself for a period of time, the snow melt forms an ice dam. This dam creates a pool of water that begins to climb upward and underneath of shingles potentially creating significant water damage.
The solution to minimize the impact of ice dams is for the roof and attic to be ventilated properly.
Roofing Contractors can help mitigate against the formation of ice dams
Prevention
- It’s imperative that the builder properly installs vapor barriers to the attic floor.
- Under eave soffit ventilation balanced with roof peak exhaust vents are needed for proper air distribution and equalizing of temperature in attic space.
- Insulation in the attic space creates a temperature wall between the interior and attic space.
- Add more insulation if needed.
- Remove blown in insulation around soffit vents and install insulation baffles.
What not to Do
- The removal of ice with a chiseling device may lead to roof damage.
- Please don’t install a water heater in the attic in cold climates.
- Ice melt is used on concrete and contains calcium chloride, which is corrosive. This isn’t the best product to use on roofs.
Snow and Ice dam removal
Preventing damage is the first step, but roof repair might be necessary after you find snow or ice damage. Hire a contractor to remove snow from the roof before an ice dam forms. If you’re experiencing water damage from ice dams, have a roofer mitigate against further damage. We recommend the use of specialty equipment to remove ice dams. A roof steamer is the most effective way to remove ice dams. Count on our team for roof repair and preventive services.
Integrity Roofing and Painting
115 North Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs
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I am very happy with the service I received. From beginning to end Ben has been a dream to work with, Ben made sure that I was keep in the loop on when supplies where going to be delivered and when my roof was going to be replaced. They … More even sent Jose in to fix some drywall that was damaged (not caused by integrity). Ben, John and Nathanial were very professional all the way through the job and each and everyone of them showed compassion and understanding my moods and never once were they rude. I will recommend Integrity Roofing to anyone I know that needs a roof done. Well done guys and thank you all
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We were selling our home and found that the roof had significant hail damage during the inspection. I called Integrity Roofing and they were able to complete the job for us quickly and help us walk through the insurance claim to make the … More process as painless as possible. Anthony was great, as well as the whole team. I would recommend using them!
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I'd like to take a moment to share my experience with Integrity Roofing and Painting. Specifically, I'd like to mention my representative, Jordan Jeffords. Unlike other roofing companies that provided me with estimates, Jordan … More actually took the time to listen to my concerns and understand my unique situation. I say unique because with an aggressive closing timeline for the sale of my home, I discovered that my roof needed to be replaced as a result of my builder installing faulty shingles. It was literally the worst case scenario!
Instead of taking advantage of my vulnerability and pushing a hard sale to put money in his pocket, Jordan demonstrated empathy. Yes, I said empathy. He assured me that he'd do everything possible to provide me with accurate quotes; even connecting me with outside vendors in the local solar industry to provide savings on the removal and reinstall of my panels. Trust me, having someone to point you in the right direction when it comes to solar panels and replacing your roof is important. It can be VERY expensive! Knowing my situation and the need to receive a timely and competitive quote - Jordan delivered. No strings attached.
If the scenario weren't predicated on the quick sale of my home via a pricing concession, I would have given Jordan and Integrity my business. Although other companies provided lower quotes, I firmly believe that working with a vendor that takes a genuine interest in supporting their customer is priceless. In the event that you need to repair or replace your roof - call Integrity Roofing and Painting. Be sure to specifically as for Jordan because he's an outstanding young man that cares for his customers.
