Manchester Ice Dam Removal Services
What is an "ice dam" anyway?
Ice dams are walls of ice on your roofing system that imitate any other dam. They obstruct water from going down your roof and stop your roof materials from doing their purpose. The solution is: Ice Dam Removal
Hot air leaving from your home rises and melts the snow, however not all at the very same time or in the same locations. As the water from the melted snow comes in contact with the snow that hasn’t melted, it gets colder until at some point it refreezes. That ice builds up and also produces a wall (ice dam) that holds water which either freezes and also increases the size of the wall or puddles up behind it. The heat is constantly escaping from your residence, however, it comes much more quickly from vents, skylights and other locations that have much less insulation. This means snow melts in those areas prior to it melting in locations that have far better insulation or are lower on the roof covering. A great deal of times this is near the gutters which is where numerous ice dams start.
Shingles and other roof materials are designed to help water flow off your house or business. As water backs up from the block of ice, that water begins going under your shingles and starts seeking the easiest means to push down. As your roof covering materials aren’t created for this, they just don’t stand a chance. Water will always win.
Ice Dam USA Uses Steam For Ice Dam Removal on Homes and Businesses In Manchester, NH
Some business utilize heated pressure washers to eliminate ice dams, nevertheless, we do not suggest this approach. Sending a stream of water at 4000 PSI to your roof shingles will create damages. If it is utilized to get rid of ice dams and the operator cuts through the ice and right into your tiles, they will cut holes in them. Many clients prefer to not deal with an insurance claim for a new roofing system in addition to the damages currently brought on by the ice dam.
Ice Dam USA teams make use of steam to eliminate ice dams. Not just is it more efficient and quicker, yet it will certainly not damage your roofing.
Steam reaching 250-300 degrees is warm sufficient to puncture the ice rapidly, yet at less than 300 PSI, it will certainly not damage your roof.
We are so confident in our procedure that Ice Dam USA stands behind its work and also is completely licensed, bonded and insured for every one of the jobs we complete.
Fully Bonded & Insured Ice Dam Removal
Removing Ice Dams from your roofing system can be hazardous and also may cause more damages if you do not get expert assistance. The qualified experts from Ice Dam USA can remove your Roof Snow and also Ice Dams from your roof covering in a safe, prompt fashion. We make use of true steamers, which are machines burning at 400 degrees turning water into steam. This steam cuts through the ice on your roof covering and also does not simply melt it as do heated pressure washers like the other companies use.
Climbing onto a snowy/icy roofing in Manchester in the dead of winter virtually any time of day or night is hazardous. This is why we are completely bonded and insured for your security and also ours. We take all of the called for precaution required to stay safe on your roofing. Having a reliable firm servicing your roof covering is crucial and to give you peace of mind, we provide before, during and after combined with our 22+ years of experience.
Why is water coming into my home?
If you are in Manchester, you understand how our wintertimes can be as well as just how much snow we can see come down. If you have snow on your roofing system and also icicles coming down from your gutters, the water can be from an ice dam that is preventing the water from running off the top of your house. Generally, water will move down your roof covering products and into your rain gutters, but something may be blocking that procedure. The only means to stop it is to eliminate the obstacle.
Getting on your roof in Manchester at any time of the year can be dangerous, but much more so when it is cold and wet outside. Putting a ladder up and then reaching to get to the roofing system in these conditions is something that must be done by professionals.
The employees Ice Dam USA are those professionals who are competent at working in these conditions providing ice dam removal services. We work throughout New Hampshire. You will find us at homes and businesses from the Canadian border all the way down to Nashua, Portsmouth to Littleton and everywhere in between. Ice Dam USA is also one of the most relied on firms in the USA at searching for and also removing ice dams from roof coverings. When the ice dam is removed, the water will flow as normal; beyond your residence and not into your home. Get to out to us at 1-855-GOT-ICEE (1-855-468-4233) or complete our Service Request Form to begin.
Can Ice Dam USA make the water stop running into my home or business in Manchester?
Getting rid of the ice dam is the only way to stop the water from continuing to flow into your space. Ice Dam USA can not only help, we do it swiftly. We do it safely as well so as not to damage your roof products.
We use steam to clear ice dams, unlike several other firms that utilize a heated pressure washer. This provides you quick results with little to no damages to your roofing.
Faster outcomes implies financial savings for you. It’s not just about the old saying: “Time is money.” The reality is the faster you can stop the water running right into your house, the faster you can avoid added damages. If water continues to flood in, it can knock down ceilings, ruin walls and flooring and turn electronics into paper weights or door stops. We guarantee that we will stop the water 30 minutes after we arrive.
Ice Dam USA is one of Manchester’s leading and most trusted Ice Dam Removal Companies. Ice Dam USA is totally bonded as well as Insured for all residential and commercial properties in Manchester. We are a family owned firm and understand the issues that can emerge from water dripping into your home or business.
We do NOT use heated pressure washing machines like the majority of Ice Dam Removal companies. These can damage your roof as well as shingles when they blow up 4000 PSI out of the tip of the hose. They also do not heat as hot as a true steamer. Please see our FAQs to see the distinction between our True Steamer and our competitors heated pressure washers.
Our Service Area
Proud to Serve Manchester and the Following Areas:
Bedford
Concord
Derry
Dover
Goffstown
Hampton
Hudson
Keene
Laconia
Londonderry
Manchester
Merrimack
Nashua
Portsmouth
Rochester
Salem
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many reasons why The Ice Dam Crew uses a steamer to remove your ice dams.
1. A steamer is low pressure & a pressure washer is high pressure. This means we will not cut into your roof using a steamer and cause damage like a pressure washer would.
2. Steamers get much hotter than a pressure washer. Pressure washers used pressure to cut through the ice. This means we get done with the job faster!
3. Less water is used with a steamer so this means you save $$$ on your water bill!
There are two main reasons Ice dams form.
Reason one is there is not enough insulation in your attic. This may cause your roof to heat up. When it is cold outside and your roof heats up this causes the bottom layer of snow to melt, once the running water reaches the overhang of your roof (Which does not heat up) it will freeze on the edge. Over time the ice will keep building up and then the water will have no place to go besides into your home and down your walls.
The second reason Ice Dams form is from having too much snow on your roof. Having a lot much snow on your roof covers your roof vents which release heat from your roof. When the snow is over your vents it acts as insulation on top of your roof keeping the heat in. In this case, it acts the same way as not having enough insulation, it will heat up your roof and cause the water to freeze on the edge of your roof. Clearing the snow off of your roof after each snowfall is very beneficial in preventing ice dams.
Preventing Ice Dams is much easier and more cost effective than needing to remove ice dams from your roof and possibly needing to do renovations from water damage.
Keeping the snow off of your roof is the best thing to do to for your roof when preventing Ice dams. How can ice dams form when there is no water on your roof to cause them?
Here are a few tips when removing the snow from your roof.
- If you choose to do it yourself always have safety gear when climbing onto your roof. Use chains for your boots, harness yourself so you do not fall, use a plastic shovel and not one with a metal tip and always shovel towards the ground so you do not tear shingles off of your roof.
- When using a snow rake to remove snow from your roof be sure to scrape all the way down to your shingles. Do not only remove most of the snow. When this happens the snow rake actually packs down the snow to your roof and this packed down snow turns to ice and in most cases goes up your roof much further. In most cases when this happens ice dams form the entire length of the area you shovel.
Uncomfortable with this? If you need to hire a professional to remove the snow and ice from your roof be sure to find the right company. Check to make sure they are bonded and insured and when they are on your roof don’t be afraid to ask questions to ensure safety procedures.
Removing California ice dams in a safe way does require a professional. There is many steps in keeping yourself and your roof safe from damage. Ice Dam Removal companies charge by the hour for their services.
Bonded and insured companies typically charge $300-$500 per hour. Using an Insured company is important because standing on an icy roof in the middle of winter is risky. If someone falls and gets hurt or an ice chunk falls off of your roof and damages something but you didn’t make sure they were insured you could potentially be sued or have to pay out of pocket to repair any damages.
Another factor in removing ice dams in an efficient way is using the correct equipment. The Ice Dam Crew uses true low pressure steamers and not hot water pressure washers. When you hire a company you can easily find out what kind of machine they are using. All you need to do is ask to see their wand. If it has a trigger they are using a hot water pressure washer. If it does not have a trigger it is a true steamer. Hot water pressure washers do not burn as hot as a true steamer and they create much more damage because they have such a high PSI. In the case that this happens tell them to leave and hire a company with a true steamer.
Getting your Ice Dams removed is as easy! Simply call us at 1-855-468-4233, give us some quick information about your location and property, schedule a date for us to remove your ice dam and you’re done! You have just saved yourself possibly thousands by being proactive and contacting us, Ice Dam USA