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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Erie, 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.
Shut the water off first, then call
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
Are the older houses in Old Town Erie more at risk than the new subdivisions?
Generally, yes. Older houses often have water lines in crawl spaces and along outside walls, where the cold reaches first. Newer construction keeps most lines inside heated space. The newer homes are not immune, but their risks are narrower: garages, hose connections and exterior walls.
What should Erie homeowners disconnect before the first hard freeze?
Garden hoses, from every outdoor faucet. A hose left attached holds water in the faucet and the short pipe behind it, inside the wall, where a freeze can split it unseen. The leak then appears the first time the faucet is used in spring, often inside a finished basement.
How can an Erie townhome owner protect against a neighbor's frozen pipe?
Know how to reach the neighbors and the association, and make sure someone can get into your unit if water appears while you are away. Shared walls mean a failure next door can quickly become yours, and the fastest stop is someone nearby who can shut the water off.
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