With the cold temperatures we've been having around the Twin Cities area lately, as well as the snow and sleet, some homes are already developing icicles.
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As we're enjoying some nice mild early fall weather, you might wonder why we're talking about ice dams. Those are deep winter issues, right? Well yes, they don't form until we get lots of snow and extended cold weather, but now is the time to take steps to prevent their formation.
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Now that the snow and ice have melted, we see homeowners all around the Twin Cities metro working on the outsides of their homes - cleanup, maintenance, and yes, repairs.
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As the snow continues to fall here in the Twin Cities - and rain on top of it - many homeowners are dealing either with existing ice dams or a lot of snow on their roofs that could develop into ice dams when the overnight temps dip below freezing, as is forecast for at least this week.
Read MoreEarlier this week we posted an article on snow load and Minnesota roofs. Should you be concerned? First of all, we've had record snow falls this year in the Minneapolis area.
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Yes, the groundhog lied. Unless spring means lots of snow. More than 30 inches fell last month, shattering the old February snowfall record in Minneapolis. Add to that what came down in January and what is STILL coming down, and that could mean quite a bit of snow on roofs across the Twin Cities.
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Now that the temperatures have settled into the frozen range here in the Minneapolis area, we've noticed that many homes in the Twin Cities have the telltale winter look - icicles dripping from the roof edge.
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Icicles on the roof of a home are quite common throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. When the cold and winter months come rolling through, they usually end up hanging off the roof.
Read MoreMinneapolis winters often create problems for homeowners, and one of those issues is frozen gutters. Keeping the snow melt flowing through your gutters and downspouts is an important part of preventing ice dams that can damage your roof and cause leaks and other problems.
Read MoreAs many homeowners in the Minneapolis area know, winter weather has a tendency to be hard on roofing and gutters. Ice build-up and damming are dreaded but common occurrences. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to protect your home and reduce potential damages.
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