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Are Icicles On Your Gutters Bad Ice Damming Explained

Winter is a very beautiful season of the year but at the same time a stressful one. When you see icicles hanging from the roof gutters they may look like a scene straight out of a fairytale or a movie. But they are a sign of something dangerous. Despite the nice looks, there is a possibility of damage as ice dams in the gutter get formed.<br>Icicles hanging from your gutters are not just pretty decorations during winter. These are early alert signs indicating the formation of ice dams in the gutter that may result in serious problems and danger.

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Are Icicles On Your Gutters Bad Ice Damming Explained

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  1. ARE ICICLES ON YOUR GUTTERS BAD? ICE DAMMING EXPLAINED

  2. INTRODUCTION Winter is a very beautiful season of the year but at the same time a stressful one. When you see icicles hanging from the roof gutters they may look like a scene straight out of a fairytale or a movie. These silent killers pose a great danger to your home, your safety, and your well-being. You must have admired those shimmering icicles and thought how nice they looked. But, now is the time to find out what they actually imply for your gutters and roof. It is time to unwrap this frosty enigma.

  3. WHY DO ICICLES FORM ON GUTTERS? The melting of snow on the roof will produce icicles. This is caused as a result of heat loss within the house. This water flows down to the gutters and while doing so, it comes into contact with even colder air where it re-freezes.

  4. IS IT HAZARDOUS TO HAVE ICICLES AND ICE DAMS? Yes, they are hazardous. Ice dams put great pressure on your roof and your gutter system. The weight of the ice in gutters overloads the gutter system and pulls the gutters right off the roof together with hazardous icicles that pose a threat to anyone below. Gutter’s ice dams lead to water damage that can spoil insulation, cause the walls to be stained, and even pave the way for the floors to warp.

  5. HOW TO PREVENT ICE DAMS IN GUTTER? • Moisture control followed by insulation and ventilation are critical factors to be considered. Insulating your attic will help your roofing system stay cool and prevent snow from melting too fast. • It is necessary to carry out a gutter cleaning before the onset of winter to prevent blockages in the gutter. • Other ways of minimizing the risk include fitting gutter guards as well as having heated cables.

  6. CONCLUSION ICICLES HANGING FROM YOUR GUTTERS ARE NOT JUST PRETTY DECORATIONS DURING WINTER. THESE ARE EARLY ALERT SIGNS INDICATING THE FORMATION OF ICE DAMS IN THE GUTTER THAT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PROBLEMS AND DANGER. TO SAFEGUARD YOUR HOUSE FROM THE DAMAGING EFFECTS OF ICE, TAKE CARE OF THE GUTTER OF YOUR HOUSE BEFORE WINTER ARRIVES. For more than ten years, Sunshine Gutter South has been a reputable name in the gutter industry in California. They are experts in gutter installation, maintenance, repair, and coverings, ensuring your gutters will run smoothly all year long.

  7. CONTACT US Email: support@sunshinegutterssouth.com Website: www.sunshinegutterssouth.com Call Us: (800) 485-8681

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