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 had a leak in my ceiling and needed a quick response. Jordan arrived the next day and was after inspection recommended I file a claim due to a hailstorm several months earlier. He had data to support the claim and after 2 weeks I was … More able to replace the roof with insurance funds. Excellent fellow to work with. They completed the roof replacement in 1 day. I am impressed with the company.
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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!
