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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Commerce City, 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
Which lines in a new Commerce City house are most likely to freeze?
The ones outside the heated rooms: water heater and laundry connections in the garage, lines to outdoor faucets, and anything along an exterior wall. A garage door left open through a January night and a hose left on a faucet are the two most common causes.
What should someone new to Colorado winters do in a Commerce City home?
Disconnect garden hoses before the first freeze, keep the garage closed when it is cold, and learn where the main water shutoff is. If you travel in winter, leave the heat at a moderate setting rather than off. Those four habits prevent most frozen pipes in newer houses.
How does a leak spread between Commerce City townhomes?
Through the shared wall and the floor framing, so a failure in an empty unit can reach the one beside it before anyone notices. If you see water on a shared wall, contact the neighbor or the association right away so someone can shut the water off in the unit it is coming from.
The Commerce City page sets these questions next to the local figures.