How To Deal With Ice Dams
Get that Snow off Your Roof! The winter season means we need to be aware of ice dams. So what exactly is an ice dam? An ice dam occurs when snow accumulates on a roof and a cycle of melting and refreezing occurs. Two factors, besides snow, significantly contribute to the formation of ice dams: the […]
How to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hurricane Preparedness Each year many parts of the United States experience heavy rains, strong winds, floods and coastal storm surges from tropical storms and hurricanes. The northeast is not immune to hurricanes as witnessed in 2011 with Hurricane Irene. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th with the peak occurring between […]
Spring Flooding
Spring Flooding In the spring thoughts of burst pipes and ice dams will fade away, but it may not be sunny and dry. In the spring we need to be aware of flooding caused by heavy rains and rapid snow melt. Water can enter our homes in several ways: surface water can flow over or […]
What is an Ice Dam?
What is an Ice Dam? The winter season means we need to be aware of ice dams. So what exactly is an ice dam? An ice dam occurs when snow accumulates on a roof and a cycle of melting and refreezing occurs. Two factors, besides snow significantly contribute to the formation of ice dams: the outside […]