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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Arvada, CO
Snow melts over the warm roof and refreezes at the eave. The ridge of ice holds water back until it finds its way inside. Water held behind an ice dam enters slowly and keeps entering for as long as the snow and the ridge of ice remain. Ceilings and upper wall cavities near the eaves are opened where it collected, and wet insulation in the affected bays is removed.
Shut the water off first, then call
Often needed alongside
- Structural Drying
Water that ran unnoticed reaches further than it shows. Drying brings walls, floors and framing back, measured point by point.
- Vacant & Second-Home Water Damage
A leak in an occupied house is found in hours. In an empty one it runs until the next visit, and that time is the size of the loss.
Frequently asked questions
What becomes of an Arvada house that is empty but not on the market?
Often, nothing, until something fails. Without an agent or a landlord visiting, a split line can run for weeks. Owners of such houses should keep the heat on and arrange a look inside every week or so, or shut off the water and drain the lines for the winter.
Should Arvada homeowners brace for January or December?
December. The coldest normal nights here come before the new year, not after it, and they coincide with the weeks many people leave for the holidays. A thermostat left at a moderate setting and a neighbor who looks inside while you are away protect the house through the coldest stretch.
Which parts of a 1970s Arvada house are most likely to freeze?
The ones on the edges: laundry hookups and water heaters in garages, lines along exterior walls, and outdoor faucets with hoses still attached. Keeping the garage door closed, disconnecting hoses and opening cabinet doors on outside walls in a cold snap protects most of them.
Where these answers come from: the Arvada page.