Serving Boulder
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Boulder, 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 should Boulder landlords of older houses do before the holidays?
Remind tenants to leave the heat on at a moderate setting, open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls, and arrange a look inside while the house is empty. Older houses have plumbing in cold places, and December brings the coldest nights here.
Why do Boulder apartment leaks often show up in a different unit?
Because water follows gravity and framing, down through floors and along shared walls, so it appears in the unit below or beside the one where it started. That unit may be empty. Reporting water right away, and saying exactly where it appeared, helps management find the source.
Are Boulder houses built before 1940 harder to keep from freezing?
Usually, yes. Their plumbing was added after they were built, often along exterior walls, in crawl spaces or through additions. Those lines lose heat first in a cold snap. Keeping those rooms warm and knowing where the main shutoff is prevents most damage.
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