Water damage restoration company, Lexington, Ky 40517 Winter water damage from ice dams, attic condensation & more Excessive snow on the roof , condensation in the attic and ice buildup can cause roof & water damage and personal injury. While stopping a water leak or repairing a washing machine hose down in the basement might be fairly straightforward, snow on the roof, ice dams and attic condensation are forms of water damage typical to cold climate homes and are a little more complicated and a little trickier to fix. Why is excessive snow on your roof a concern? What are ice dams? What causes attic condensation? And if you've had these, what can you do? Why should you worry about snow on the roof? Heavy loads of ice and snow on your roof can create serious problems. These include: Injuries from snow and ice falling from sloped roofs. Roof collapse, especially on flat roofs. Carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from blocked chimneys an...
