One Westbrook Corporate Center
Suite 300, Westchester, IL 60154
Tel: 866-777-8191
Email: Hello@srprosllc.com
EMERGENCY SERVICES
WE HAVE ICE DAM SOLUTIONS!
The only way to stop the water from coming into the building is to remove the ice dam and snow from the roof. Our experienced crews are ready to remove snow and ice dams from your roof to prevent future damage
Your Residential and Commercial Roofing Specialist
HOW DO
ICE DAMS FORM?
An ice dam forms when the roof over the attic gets warm enough to melt the underside of the layer of snow on the roof. The water trickles down between the layer of snow and the shingles until it reaches the eave of the roof, which stays cold because it extends beyond the side of the house. There, the water freezes, gradually growing into a mound of ice.
The flatter the slope of the roof, the easier it is for ice dams to be created.
The ice/ water can accumulate in the gutter system, causing damage and potential water intrusion to the inside of your home.
Are you concerned about ice dams negatively affecting your home?
Let us help!
Do you know how much
the snow on your roof holding?
Fresh snow: 10-12 inches of new snow is equal to 1 inch of water, or about 5 pounds per square foot of roof space, so you could have up to 4 feet of new snow before the roof will become stressed.
Packed snow: 3-5 inches of old snow is equal to 1 inch of water, or about 5 pounds per square foot of roof space, so anything more than 2 feet of old snow could be too much for your roof to handle.
Total accumulated weight: 2 feet of old snow and 2 feet of new snow could weigh as much as 60 pounds per square foot of roof space, which is beyond the typical snow load capacity of most roofs.
Ice: one inch of ice equals one foot of fresh snow.
PREVENT HOME ROOF DAMAGE
Removing ice and snow from your roof is a dangerous job. Avoid injury by hiring a professional to remove snow and ice from the roof and address the problem before it leads to extensive property damage and expensive repairs!
1. Have you contracted a professional to remove the weight of the snow on your roof?
2. What is the condition of the gutter system?
3. When was the gutter system last cleaned?
4. Are there signs of visible leaks inside of the property?
