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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Aurora, 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.
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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
How late in spring can an Aurora pipe still freeze?
Into April. Normal nights fall below freezing from November through April here, so a house left with its heat off for a spring trip can still meet a hard frost. Keeping the thermostat at a moderate setting until nights stay mild covers the whole season.
What should an Aurora property manager do with vacant units in winter?
Keep the heat on at a moderate setting, open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls, and walk each empty unit every few days during cold weather. A vacant unit gives no warning, and in attached buildings a failure reaches the occupied homes around it.
Which Aurora homes see the most frozen pipes in December?
Those left empty or heated low over the holidays, especially older houses with plumbing along outside walls and in garages. December brings the coldest nights here, and it is also when many homes sit empty for family visits. A neighbor with a key helps.
Read these beside the Aurora housing and climate notes.