Serving Silt
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Silt, 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 should Silt townhome owners know about frozen pipes next door?
That a neighbor's problem can quickly become theirs. Water from a split line in an empty unit moves through shared walls and floors. Knowing how to reach the neighbors and the association, and having a key arrangement for vacations, makes it possible to shut the water off before it spreads.
Which months put an empty Silt house at risk of a frozen line?
Any month from October through April, because normal nights fall below freezing across that whole stretch. A house left for a weekend in March is as exposed as one left in January if its heat fails. Keeping the thermostat at a moderate setting while away, or draining the lines for longer absences, covers the whole season.
What checks should Silt mobile home owners make before winter?
Walk the skirting for gaps and loose panels, make sure the heat tape on the supply line is plugged in and warm, and close any vents under the home. Most frozen lines under mobile homes start at one of those three places, and all of them are easy to fix in the fall.
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