Roof Snow and Ice Dam Removal

We Protect Your Roof From Ice Dams and Heavy Snow

We all know our winters can be frigid in Connecticut. If you've lived in this area long, you're familiar with ice dams that form along the edges of rooflines.

Henry's Roofing Co Inc has been helping our communities deal with ice dams for years. These ice dams form when roof temperatures are inconsistent; for example, the underside of the roof gets warmer than the outside air, allowing the snow to melt underneath.

Our roofers can design a very effective plan to add more ventilation and insulation so you don't risk ice dams and the damage they can cause. Our standard ice dam and snow removal pricing begins at a $500 minimum (non-taxable).

Good ventilation and insulation in your roof can minimize the risk of ice dams. Before the winter hits, have one of our roofing contractors inspect your roof and provide suggestions. Henry's Roofing has dealt with ice dams since our founding in 1935.

We have the experience to ensure your roof system prevents ice dams from forming. Call us today to schedule all ice dam removal or prevention services.

Do Ice Dams Cause Damage?

In short: yes. These heavy solid pieces of ice can cause gutters to sag and tear away from home.

Melted snow runs into gutters and refreezes once it hits the outside temperature. This cycle continues until you have a substantial piece of solid ice inside your gutters and roof's edge, known as an ice dam. When you see those pretty icicles hanging outside, that's a good indicator that the conditions are right for ice dams.

Ice dams allow water to damage your soffits and fascia boards and can also cause water to back up and enter your home. This backup can create many problems, such as damaged walls, floors, and wet insulation.

Can You Prevent Ice Dams?

You need to keep the entire roof at the same temperature. Roofers can manage poor temperature control mainly by adding more ventilation, so the air circulating is at the same temperature.

Another thing you can do is add more insulation to keep the roof insulated from your home's heat. You don't want the underside of the roof to get warmer than the surface.

Henry's Roofing is here to help during these cold winter months. We'll remove ice dams and remove the heavy snow putting a burden on your roof. We've been proudly serving Canton, CT, and the surrounding communities since 1935.