Winter’s approaching fast, and we’re here to tell you something that might save you thousands in repairs: your gutters need serious attention before the first snowfall hits. At Gutter Boys, we’ve seen too many homeowners deal with devastating ice dam damage that could’ve been prevented with proper preparation.
Ice dams aren’t just a minor inconvenience—they’re home wreckers that can cause water damage, destroy insulation, and create mold problems. But with the right approach to gutter maintenance and heat tape installation, you can stop these frozen nightmares before they start.
Understanding Ice Dams: The Silent Home Destroyer
Ice dams form when warm air from your attic melts snow on your roof, but that melted water hits the cold edges where your gutters sit and freezes solid. This creates a dam that forces water to back up under your shingles.
We’ve pulled ice chunks the size of small cars from gutters. The weight alone can rip gutters right off your house, but the real damage happens when that trapped water finds its way inside your walls.
The tricky part? Ice dams don’t always announce themselves with obvious signs. Sometimes the first hint you get is water stains on your ceiling or …
