Serving Monument
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Monument, 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
Why does February matter more than January for Monument pipes?
Because the coldest normal nights here come in February. Homeowners who relax their winter habits after the holidays are relaxing just before the hardest cold of the year. Keeping the garage closed and the heat steady through February and March is the safer routine.
How does the altitude in Monument affect frozen pipes?
At about seven thousand feet, clear nights lose heat quickly, so temperatures can fall far below freezing even after a mild afternoon. A garage door left open or a hose left on a faucet can freeze overnight when the day felt like spring.
Why does Monument winterizing need to be finished by early October?
Outdoor faucets and irrigation lines, with hoses disconnected, and any plumbing in the garage. Freezing nights start in October here, earlier than in lower towns, so the work should be done before the first cold snap rather than after it.
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