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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Morrison, 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 does a 1950s Morrison house need on the coldest January nights?
Their plumbing was often fitted after construction, along exterior walls or through crawl spaces. Those lines freeze first when the heat is turned down. Keeping the thermostat steady and cabinet doors open on outside walls protects them.
What makes April tricky for Morrison homes?
It is the wettest month here and nights are still freezing, so a hose left connected can freeze while the gutters are overflowing. Keeping outdoor faucets winterized until May avoids both problems.
In a Morrison duplex, what happens if one side sits empty in winter?
A frozen line on the empty side can flood the occupied side through the shared wall. The owner of the empty unit should keep the heat on and have someone look inside every few days.
The Morrison page sets these questions next to the local figures.