Winter is terrible. It's not the cold or lack of sunshine or even the snowstorms that has me complaining, it's the ice dams. For two of the past three years we've had to deal with damage caused by ice dams at our house. 

This winter's is only half over and here is just a sampling of the destruction that is in my living room, due to ice dams. This video shows a steady stream of water coming out of my wall.

Credit Karen Kiley
Credit Karen Kiley
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Ice Dam Damage
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Ice Dam Damage
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The above is only the damage done to one wall! There are more troubles and bubbles on the ceiling. Plus, my new hardwood floors are warped due to the water that worked its way down the ceiling and wall into the floor.

Ice dams and the subsequent damage caused by them, are nothing short of one of the absolute worst parts of winter.

I wouldn't be surprised if stores run out of roof rakes this year. I've been hearing that many people are in the same boat as I am. If you do plan on using a roof rake, please be careful. The last thing you need on top of filing insurance claims and locating a contractor to repair the damage is a trip to the emergency room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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