Can Ice Dams Cause Roof Damage? How to Prevent & Protect Your Roof From Ice Dams
Can ice dams cause roof damage? It’s hard to believe that icicles can cause roof damage, but ice dams are far more sinister than the innocent icicles that you find along your roof. Ice dams are formed when warm air rises up through your attic and melts the snow and ice on your roof. When […]
Worry-Free Winter Installation: What to Expect with Cold Weather Window Installation
Worry-Free Winter Installation: What to Expect with Cold Weather Window Installation Did you know we install all winter long? Winter, Schminter! We have our Winter Worry-Free Installation Program for full peace of mind. Many New England homeowners are in need of new efficient windows, siding, roofing, and entry doors due to old products, drafts, leaks, […]
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How Do Ice Dams Form?
Ice dams form when… your roof is poorly insulated and ventilated, allowing your attic and roof to heat up and melt snow that has collected on your roof. When the snow on your roof melts, it trickles down and freezes back into ice, typically at your home’s soffit (the underside of your eaves) or by the […]
5 Ways to Cut Down on Your Winter Energy Bills
Have you heard that winter energy bills are skyrocketing? National Grid increased their rates by over 100% as you’ll see in the photo below. Meanwhile, Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a brutally cold winter with three winter snowstorms. Unfortunately, this translates to energy bills that are nearly unaffordable for many homeowners throughout New England. Luckily, there […]
