Ice damming is something every homeowner wants to avoid because it can cause various types of damage to your roof and home. Ice dams can form when heat loss occurs through the roof, melting the snow and causing water to flow toward the eave overhang (which can be VERY cold in winter months), where it freezes. When this happens, over and over, ice builds up on eaves and gutters creating a dam. The most common physical sign of ice damming is icicles hanging off your gutters. The reason this is bad for your roof and home is the fact that ice damming can prevent your gutters and drains from effectively doing their job (or can prevent proper water drainage all together). This can cause issues like shingle and gutter damage, attic and insulation damage, rotted sheathing and decking, and more. In this article we’ll share some of the ways to prevent this from happening. Before we begin, it’s important to note that unless you have solid experience with the following tasks, it’s always best to