The Definition of Ice Dam and Tips to Prevent It
                     The Definition of Ice Dam and Tips to Prevent It
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An ice dam is an accumulation of ice that develops at the edge of a 
roof (eaves) and prevents melting snow or water from draining off 
the roof, causing it to collect and then re-freeze into often enormous 
slabs of ice.
Ice dams are primarily brought on when the air in your attic is 
warmer than the outside temperature. As a result, the snow on your 
roof starts to melt and flows towards your gutters, where the 
temperature is the same as the outside air and the water freezes 
again.
As soon as the ice becomes thick enough, water may begin to seep 
into your home through the gaps between the roof shingles. In order 
to prevent potentially expensive water damage to your property 
throughout the winter, it’s critical to treat the underlying source of 
ice dams.
How can you prevent ice dams?
Ensure Proper Attic Insulation: In addition to hurting your heating 
bill, letting heat escape from your attic melts snow from your roof, 
which then flows into the gutters and, when the weather is just right, 
forms an ice dam at the edge of your roof.
Clean your Gutters: Blocking the flow of water through a home’s 
gutter system is a significant factor in ice build-up. We advise having 
your gutters cleaned by a professional at least once a year, ideally 
twice a year in late Fall and late spring to get rid of problems over 
the winter. Here at BRS Roofing Supply, we supply seamless gutters 
without cuts or seams that are perfect for residential and commercial 
buildings. Most seamless gutters for sale in Atlanta are made 
from aluminum and copper. They are durable enough to manage the 
flow of rainwater on and around the building or structure, preventing 
ice dams from happening.
Get rid of snow from your roof: Raking snow off your roof, or at 
least the outermost portion, can stop gutter overflow caused by roof 
melt. When the temperature drops, the gutters won’t freeze as much 
because there is less water from snowmelt.
Use Heating Cables: A roof heating cable system is a high 
resistance wire that you can install in a zig-zag pattern on the edge 
of your roof. A GFCI receptacle is required for power, and when 
turned on, it warms the edge of your roof, preventing ice jams.
Get in touch with BRS Roofing Supply whether you are looking for 
a reliable seamless gutter or Roofing Supplier in Atlanta GA. 
Highly durable and long-lasting, our seamless gutters withstand the 
harsh weather conditions.
BRS Roofing Supply
2830 Simpson Circle
Norcross, Georgia, USA
Phone: 470-999-9997
Email: [email protected]
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