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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Nucla, 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.
First question on the call: how long was it empty?
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 protects the water line under a Nucla mobile home in winter?
Two things: the skirting that closes in the space under the home, and the heat tape wrapped on the supply line where it rises from the ground. If either fails, the line is exposed. Checking both in the fall, before the first freezing night, prevents most problems.
How can a Nucla resident tell whether heat tape is still working?
Most tapes have an indicator light or feel warm when plugged in on a cold day. If there is no light and no warmth, it has likely failed. Tapes wear out and can be damaged by animals or weather, so checking each fall is worthwhile.
Who looks after a vacant Nucla house through the winter?
Often no one, unless the owner arranges it. A house that is not for sale or rent may have no agent or landlord visiting. Shutting off the water and draining the lines before winter, or asking a neighbor to check inside regularly, prevents a split line from running for months.
Where these answers come from: the Nucla page.