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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Matheson, 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
With no gas line, what keeps a Matheson house from freezing?
Its propane tank or its electric service, and nothing else. When a tank empties or a storm cuts power, the heat stops. A backup heater that runs on a different fuel, or draining the lines before a long absence, covers the gap.
How early in the season should a Matheson house be ready for freezing weather?
By October. Normal nights fall below freezing from October into April here, and the coldest arrive in December. Filling the propane tank, closing crawl-space vents and disconnecting hoses in early fall prepares an old house for the whole season. Checking the heat before the first cold night avoids surprises.
What should a Matheson homeowner do during a winter power outage?
Keep doors closed, let faucets on outside walls drip if there is water pressure, and watch the temperature in rooms with plumbing. If the outage stretches on and the house is cooling, shutting the water off at the main and draining the lowest faucet protects the lines.
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