1. Presented By: Derek Muelken – Capital Construction
Spring Has Sprung Ice Dams and Related Issues / Spring Exterior Checklist
Presented By:
Derek Muelken – Capital Construction

2. Ice Dams… What are they?
Occur typically with heavy snowfall when warm air in the attic causes the roof towards the peak to melt the snow
The water running down the roof refreezes when it reaches the colder roof edge, forming a mound of ice.
The ice traps meltwater, which can seep back up under the shingles and drip through the roof into your house, causing wet and stained ceilings and walls, and peeling paint and rot.

3. Ice Dams… What to look for
Exterior
Large drifts of snow built up over the eaves or roof edge
Excessive icicles forming along roof edge
Thick ridges of solid ice that build up along roof edge
Sagging gutter pulling away from fascia or broken damaged gutters due to excessive weight

4. Ice Dams… What to look for cont.
Interior
Ice dam rust spots on drywall fasteners
Peeling paint
Sagging drywall
Stains around windows and doors
Mold forming in attic from wet and soggy insulation. Mold can also be found on the interior paint in severe cases

5. Attic View

6. Cause of Ice Dams
Ice dams result from the escape of heat into the attic or roof space
The heat builds up and eventually melts the snow running down to the cold edge of the roof
Factors such as ventilation, insulation, solar orientation, tree coverage, home architecture, snow cover, owner lifestyle and weather conditions all interact to determine the occurrence of ice dams
Top two culprits are ventilation (want attic temp to always match exterior with appropriate air flow) and insulation (to prevent heat loss from inside the home escaping into the attic space)

7. Possible solutions Ventilate the Eaves and Ridge Cap the Hatch
Add insulation
Fall gutter cleanings

8. Spring Checklist / Exterior Inspections
If any of these signs are prevalent at your home or property. Set up a free no obligation spring roof inspection with Capital to assess severity and possible solutions to mitigate further damage and costs
During this inspection utilize the experience of us to also assess siding and windows as they can potentially be compromised from ice dams
All inspections come with a written report along with photos for your records

9. Summer Prep… Things to consider
Capital Improvements
Storm Damage Projects
Small to major repairs

10. Questions

11. Thank you
For more information or to set up an inspection, swing by our booth!
Derek Muelken – Commercial / Multifamily Project Manager
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