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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Golden, 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
How are Golden mobile homes protected from frozen lines?
By skirting that closes in the space under the home and by heat tape on the supply line where it comes up from the ground. Both should be checked before the first cold night of the season, because a gap in the skirting or a tape that has quietly stopped working is where most frozen lines start.
When are Golden homes most at risk of a frozen pipe?
In December, when the coldest normal nights fall and many people are away for the holidays. A home left with the heat turned down for a trip, especially one with plumbing in a garage or crawl space, is the most common case. Moderate heat and a neighbor with a key prevent most of it.
What should Golden apartment residents do before a winter trip?
Keep the heat on at a moderate setting, open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls, and tell the building manager the unit will be empty. If a leak starts while you are away, the neighbors below will likely notice first, and the manager can get in.
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