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Ice Dams: What they are, and How to prevent them from Damaging your Home

Ice dams form because the edges of a home’s roof are colder than the upper regions (where more insulation is below), causing ice to form around the eaves. Snow melts above, and the melted snow backs up behind a “dam” of ice, potentially causing leaks and permanent damage to the roof and home — if you’ve ever experienced an ice dam on your roofline, you know what a nightmare it […]

todayJanuary 31, 2022

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March Home Maintenance To Do: Inspect Your Roof Inside and Out

The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March "home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and out," he says. Once all the snow and ice have melted, it’s important to inspect […]

todayMarch 11, 2021

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