Serving Stratton
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Stratton, 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 Stratton homeowners who heat with wood do before a trip?
Arrange a backup heat source that runs on its own, or shut off the water and drain the lines. A stove goes out within hours of the last load, and in January an unheated old house can freeze overnight. A neighbor with a key and a phone number adds a second layer of protection.
Why do old Stratton houses freeze along their outside walls?
Because their plumbing was added after they were built, and the easiest place to run it was often along an exterior wall or through a crawl space. Those runs lose heat before the rooms do. Opening cabinet doors and keeping crawl spaces closed helps.
Who checks on the empty houses in Stratton over the winter?
Usually nobody, unless the owner arranges it. A house that is not for sale or rent may have no visitors at all. Draining the lines, or asking a neighbor to look inside every week, keeps a split pipe from running for months.
Return to Stratton for what these answers rest on.