Serving Bond
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Bond, 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
Why are the old houses around Bond so exposed to freezing?
Because they were built before indoor plumbing was standard and had it added later, often along outside walls or under floors with little insulation. Most also rely on propane or wood rather than a gas line, so when that heat stops, the old lines are the first to freeze.
For how much of the year can an unheated house near Bond freeze?
From October into May, most of the year. Only the summer months are reliably safe for a house with water in its lines and no heat. Owners who leave between fall and spring should either keep reliable heat on or drain the plumbing before they go.
How can someone keep an eye on an empty house near Bond?
A temperature alarm that sends a message is the most practical way, since neighbors may be far off. Leaving a key with someone nearby who can check inside after a cold snap, and keeping the propane tank well above empty, adds the rest of the protection.
Where these answers come from: the Bond page.