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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Longmont, 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
What should owners of Longmont's oldest houses do before January?
Find where the water lines run, close crawl-space vents, and plan to open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls during cold snaps. Houses built before 1940 had plumbing added later, often in the coldest parts of the building.
Which neighbor usually discovers a leak in a vacant Longmont apartment?
Usually by the neighbors below, when water appears in their ceiling. The empty unit gives no warning of its own. Management that knows which units are vacant, and checks them during cold weather, catches these sooner.
Who looks after a Longmont rental between tenants?
The owner or property manager, who should keep the heat at a moderate setting and visit every few days in cold weather. A unit sitting empty in January with the thermostat turned down is the most common setting for a frozen line.
Read these beside the Longmont housing and climate notes.