Serving Windsor
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Windsor, 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
When should a Windsor homeowner blow out the irrigation system?
Before November, when normal nights start falling below freezing. A sprinkler line or backflow valve left full of water can crack on the first hard freeze, and the leak often shows up only when the system is turned on in spring.
Where are the exposed pipes in a newer Windsor house?
Mostly in the garage and at the outdoor faucets, since newer houses keep other lines inside heated space. Keeping the garage door closed on cold nights and disconnecting hoses in the fall covers most of the risk.
How should a Windsor rental be kept between tenants in winter?
With the heat on at a moderate setting and someone checking inside every few days. A vacant unit with the thermostat turned down is the most common setting for a frozen line in January.
Read these beside the Windsor housing and climate notes.