Here we are again. Winter is coming. While winter in Illinois can be one of the prettiest sights, it can also bring danger that goes right over our heads. Icicles that form on your roof can be very dangerous. Without warning, they can come crashing down. The spear shaped ice can injure people below but can also tear off your gutters. Ice accumulation will greatly increase the likelihood of your gutters being pulled away or torn off of the home from added weight. The best way to avoid damage is by winterizing your gutters. This means preparing your gutters before the snow ever starts to fall.
To prevent the icicles from forming we first need to know how they form. Icicles form as a result of ice damming. When some accumulates on your roof, it builds up due to the natural slope of your roof. Heat from your home rises and escaped through the roof and melts the bottom layer of snow. When the snow melts it runs down the roof it starts to freeze again. This causes a layer of ice to start to form under the snow. This barrier is called an ice dam. As this process continues, the ice starts to form on the gutters, eventually forming icicles.
The best way to prevent this from happening is preventative care. Here are some tips to avoid icicles:
At Industry Elite Services, we believe that the best way to care for our clients is to help them when issues arise but also to help them avoid issues to begin with. If your gutters need repair, call today!
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