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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Grand Lake, 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
When should a Grand Lake summer home be drained for the season?
Before the owner leaves in late summer or early fall, not after the first snow. Freezing nights begin in September here, so a cabin closed with water in its lines can freeze within days. Shutting the water off, draining the lines and emptying the water heater is the safe way to close.
What goes wrong in a Grand Lake condominium building over the winter?
A unit left with its heat off or set too low can freeze, and water from a split line moves into the units below and beside it. With most owners away, it may be days before anyone notices. The building's manager and a local caretaker are the ones who can find it.
How should a Grand Lake cabin be opened in spring?
Carefully. Turn the water on slowly and walk the building, checking under sinks, around the water heater and along outside walls. A line that froze over the winter may only leak once pressure returns, and that is the moment to catch it.
Read these beside the Grand Lake housing and climate notes.