Many homeowners in Minnesota are all too familiar with ice dams. This is the ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents proper drainage of melting snow. The resulting water can back up behind the dam and cause extensive damage to a home by leaking into the walls, ceilings and insulation. This can also result in mold and mildew within the home. Ice dams occur due to temperature fluctuations above and below the roof line over an extended period of time.
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