Heat cable has a dubious reputation in the ice dam prevention world. It's a topic few understand in-depth, both in terms of what it is and how to install it properly. In this three-part series, I will ...

Welcome to the final entry in my three-part series on ice dam prevention and heat cables. In part one, Should you install heat cables to prevent ice dams?, I discussed the most common solutions ...

Depending on your location, you may be all too familiar with gutters clogging and freezing in the winter. This accessory may ...

With the frequent freeze-and-thaw cycles we experience here in Northeast Ohio, ice build-ups along roof overhangs can cause damage to the outside and inside of your house. While it is unlikely that ...

Ice dams are the result of a freeze-and-thaw cycle when there’s snow on your roof, and they suck. They can cause damage to your roof and gutters, and in the worst scenarios they can even damage your ...

Ice dams are one of the most damaging winter hazards for American homeowners, silently forming along roof edges and causing leaks, mold, and costly structural repairs. As temperatures drop nationwide, ...

Icicles forming on gutters can be a sign of ice dams, a buildup of ice that can cause damage to roofs and gutters. Ice dams form when snow melts on a roof and refreezes at the edge, preventing water ...

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