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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Loveland, 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
Can a Loveland house left for spring break still get frozen pipes?
Yes. Normal nights stay below freezing into April here. A house left with its heat off in March can meet a hard frost, especially in older homes with plumbing on outside walls. Keeping the thermostat at a moderate setting until nights warm up prevents it.
Which Loveland homes have the most exposed plumbing?
The oldest ones, where pipes were added after construction along exterior walls, under floors and through additions. Newer houses keep most lines inside heated space. In a cold snap, keeping the heat steady in rooms with exposed plumbing matters most.
What should a Loveland apartment tenant do before leaving for a week in January?
Keep the heat on at a moderate setting, open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls, and let the landlord know. January brings the coldest nights here, and a leak in an empty unit usually reaches the neighbors first. Knowing where the unit's water shutoff is also helps.
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