Ice dams can cause thousands in damage—here's the heat loss problem creating them
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January 15, 2026

Why Ice Dams Form and How to Stop Them

Those charming icicles hanging from your eaves might look picturesque, but they often signal a serious problem: ice dams forming on your roof that can cause thousands of dollars in water damage to ceilings, walls, and insulation. Understanding how ice dams form reveals they're not inevitable—they're symptoms of heat loss you can fix.

How Ice Dams Develop:

  • Heat escapes through your roof, warming the upper sections to above 32°F even when outdoor air is well below freezing
  • Snow melts on the warm sections and runs down toward the eaves as water
  • Water refreezes at cold eaves that extend beyond your heated space and stay at outdoor temperature
  • Ice builds into a dam that blocks drainage, causing water to pool and work under shingles into your home

The Real Culprit Is Heat Loss:
Ice dams aren't caused by cold weather or heavy snow—they're caused by inadequate insulation and air leaks allowing heat to escape and warm your roof unevenly. Well-insulated, properly sealed attics keep heat inside where it belongs. Without heat warming the roof deck, snow melts uniformly and drains gradually without forming dams.

Long-Term Prevention:
Improve attic insulation to R-38 to R-49, seal air leaks around recessed lights, plumbing stacks, and chimneys, and ensure proper attic ventilation. These solutions address the root cause while reducing energy bills—far cheaper than repairing water damage.

Learn the complete science of ice dam formation, discover which roof designs are most vulnerable, and find out why heating cables treat symptoms rather than causes.

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