Serving Deer Trail
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Deer Trail, 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
Why do old and new Deer Trail houses freeze in different places?
Older houses tend to have lines in crawl spaces and along exterior walls, which freeze from below and from the outside. Newer houses keep most lines inside heated rooms, so their weak spots are the garage and outdoor faucets. Each needs different precautions.
How late in spring can freezing nights reach Deer Trail?
Into April. Normal nights stay below freezing from November through April here, so a house left with its heat off in March is still at risk, particularly along exterior walls and in garages exposed to the wind.
What should a Deer Trail homeowner close up in the fall?
Crawl-space vents, garage doors on cold nights, and every outdoor faucet, with hoses disconnected. On open ground the wind drives cold air into any opening, so sealing gaps matters as much as the thermostat.
Where these answers come from: the Deer Trail page.