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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Bennett, 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
What happens if a Bennett home heated by propane runs out while the owners are away?
The furnace stops, the house cools, and every water line inside it starts heading toward freezing at the same time. In December that can take less than a day. Keeping the tank above a quarter before leaving, or arranging an automatic delivery, is the simplest way to keep a short trip from ending in a split pipe.
Why does wind matter for pipes in Bennett?
Because open ground lets it blow steadily, and moving air pulls heat out of a building far faster than still air at the same temperature. It also pushes cold air into crawl spaces and under mobile homes through vents and gaps in skirting. Closing those before winter does more than turning up the thermostat after the wind has started.
Are the newer houses in Bennett's subdivisions safe from freezing?
Safer, not immune. Newer construction generally keeps most water lines inside the heated part of the house, but hose bibs, lines in garages and anything near an exterior wall can still freeze in a hard December cold snap, especially in a house nobody is in. The garage door left open is the most common way in.
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