Originally Posted By: SBalen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I have a client that says ice forms and builds up every yr during the winter, the house is only 8 yrs. It has vaulted ceilings throughout out the house, it’s a mtg home. Theres soffit events all the way around, 3 square vents on the roof. I’am looking for a good or best explanation to give to my client why this is happening.
Originally Posted By: tcrouch This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
More than likely the cause is inadequate insulation as valted ceilings are typically not insulated as well as the should be not to mention they are commonly improperly vented.
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thomas pretty well nailed it…poor insulation and/or poor ventillation.
Heat from the home escapes into the attic and melts the snow on the roof. As the water travels toward the overhang, it freezes and starts daming up. As it dams up, it slowly crawls under the shingles. This causes major damage to shingles and can lead to roof leaks, sheathing damage, etc.
Originally Posted By: tcrouch This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thanks Kevin. I have seen this often with my parents home…often as in every winter They live in a old home with a low pitch roof and poor insulation, not to mention an inaccessible attic. I just can’t convince them to let me build them a new home As winter is fast approching again this will be the big story on the news the next few long months Ahhh how I love Michigan
They live in a old home with a low pitch roof and poor insulation, not to mention an inaccessible attic. I just can’t convince them to let me build them a new home As winter is fast approching again this will be the big story on the news the next few long months