Serving Vona
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Vona, 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.
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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 happens to a Vona house when its propane tank runs out in January?
The furnace stops and every room starts cooling at once, including the ones with water lines on outside walls. In an old house those lines can freeze within a night. A tank kept well above empty, a delivery that does not wait on a phone call, and a neighbor who checks in are the usual protections.
Why are Vona's old houses at risk of frozen pipes?
Many were built before 1940, when plumbing was added afterward wherever it fit. Lines along outside walls, through porches or under floors with little insulation lose heat first. Keeping those rooms warm, and the crawl space closed, prevents most freezes.
How can an empty house in Vona be protected over winter?
Either keep it heated with someone checking inside regularly, or shut off the water and drain the lines. In a town this small there may be no one passing close enough to notice water, so draining is the surer choice for a long absence.
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