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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Cheraw, 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.
First question on the call: how long was it empty?
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 goes wrong first in a pre-1940 Cheraw house during a January cold snap?
Usually the line along an outside wall or through the crawl space. Houses of that age tend to have plumbing added after they were built, often in the least protected spots. Opening cabinet doors and keeping the crawl-space vents closed buys the most protection for the least effort.
What should a Cheraw household heating with wood do before leaving overnight?
Arrange a backup heat source that runs on its own, or shut off the water and drain the lowest faucet. A wood stove burns down within hours, and an empty house cools quickly after that.
Do Cheraw's July storms cause water damage too?
They can. July is the wettest month here, and a heavy storm can put water into a basement or crawl space through a low spot beside the foundation. Checking gutters and the grade around the house before summer helps.
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