Are Icicles On Your Gutters Bad? Ice Damming Explained

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ARE ICICLES ON YOUR GUTTERS BAD? ICE DAMMING
EXPLAINED
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INTRODUCTION
Winter is a very beautiful season of the year but
at the same time a stressful one. When you see
icicles hanging from the roof gutters they may
look like a scene straight out of a fairytale or
a movie. These silent killers pose a great
danger to your home, your safety, and your
well-being. You must have admired those
shimmering icicles and thought how nice they
looked. But, now is the time to find out what
they actually imply for your gutters and roof. It
is time to unwrap this frosty enigma.
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WHY DO ICICLES FORM ON GUTTERS?
The melting of snow on the roof will produce
icicles. This is caused as a result of heat loss
within the house. This water flows down to the
gutters and while doing so, it comes into contact
with even colder air where it re-freezes.
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IS IT HAZARDOUS TO HAVE ICICLES AND ICE DAMS?
Yes, they are hazardous. Ice dams put great
pressure on your roof and your gutter system. The
weight of the ice in gutters overloads the gutter
system and pulls the gutters right off the roof
together with hazardous icicles that pose a
threat to anyone below. Gutters ice dams lead to
water damage that can spoil insulation, cause the
walls to be stained, and even pave the way for
the floors to warp.
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HOW TO PREVENT ICE DAMS IN GUTTER?

• Moisture control followed by insulation and
  ventilation are critical factors to be
  considered. Insulating your attic will help your
  roofing system stay cool and prevent snow from
  melting too fast.
• It is necessary to carry out a gutter cleaning
  before the onset of winter to prevent blockages
  in the gutter.
• Other ways of minimizing the risk include fitting
  gutter guards as well as having heated cables.

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CONCLUSION
ICICLES HANGING FROM YOUR GUTTERS ARE NOT JUST
PRETTY DECORATIONS DURING WINTER. THESE ARE EARLY
ALERT SIGNS INDICATING THE FORMATION OF ICE DAMS
IN THE GUTTER THAT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PROBLEMS
AND DANGER. TO SAFEGUARD YOUR HOUSE FROM THE
DAMAGING EFFECTS OF ICE, TAKE CARE OF THE GUTTER
OF YOUR HOUSE BEFORE WINTER ARRIVES. For more
than ten years, Sunshine Gutter South has been a
reputable name in the gutter industry in
California. They are experts in gutter
installation, maintenance, repair, and coverings,
ensuring your gutters will run smoothly all year
long.
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