Serving Jamestown
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Jamestown, 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.
Say when the building was last checked
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 can a Jamestown household tell when its propane is getting low?
By checking the tank gauge every week or two through the winter, and ordering well before it reaches a quarter. February is the coldest month here, and a delivery that arrives late then leaves an old house with little margin.
Where do older Jamestown houses tend to freeze?
Along exterior walls, under floors and in any addition, since houses built before 1940 often had plumbing fitted after construction. Keeping those rooms warm and opening cabinet doors during a cold snap helps.
Why does May bring water trouble in Jamestown?
It is the wettest month of the year here, and spring rain can arrive while snow is still melting. Checking that gutters drain and that water runs away from the foundation before May reduces the risk.
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