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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage New Raymer, 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.
Say when the building was last checked
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
How long can a New Raymer house go without heat before its pipes freeze?
In January, sometimes less than a day, especially an old house with lines along outside walls. That is why the propane level matters so much. Keeping the tank well above empty through winter, and arranging automatic delivery, prevents the most common cause of a freeze.
What should a New Raymer homeowner do before leaving in winter?
Fill the propane tank, set the heat at a moderate level, and ask someone to look in. For absences of more than a few days, shutting off the water and draining the lines is the safer choice, since neighbors may be few and far between.
Why are old grassland houses near New Raymer hard to protect?
Because their plumbing was added long after they were built, and the plains wind finds every gap in an old foundation. Lines along outside walls and in crawl spaces cool first. Sealing gaps and closing vents before winter helps most.
Where these answers come from: the New Raymer page.