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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Sugar City, 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 does wood heat mean for a Sugar City house left overnight in January?
That the house will cool once the stove burns down, usually within hours. In a house from the factory years, the lines along outside walls freeze first. A backup heater that runs on its own, or draining the lines before leaving, prevents a split pipe.
Why do Sugar City's oldest houses have exposed plumbing?
Many were built in the early 1900s, and houses of that age often had lines fitted later wherever they would fit. Those tend to run along exterior walls, under floors and through porches, which are the coldest parts of the house.
What should happen to a vacant Sugar City house before winter?
Its water should be shut off and its lines drained, unless someone will keep it heated and check inside regularly. In a small town, an empty house can go a long time without anyone noticing a problem.
Asked first on the Sugar City overview, with the figures behind them.