What exactly is an ice dam?

Ice dams are formations of ice that can create a large, massive pond of water behind the blockage.

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How do Ice Dams form?

  • Snow accumulates.
  • Snow begins to melt from solar heat and home heat loss.
  • Refreezing occurs along colder valleys and overhangs, forming dams of ice.

Why is preventing ice buildup so important?

Ice Dams Cause Roof Damage

  • Water pools accumulate behind dam, causing leaks.
  • Massive ice expands and causes roof and gutter damage.
  • Dangerous icicles grow as more refreezing occurs.

Ice Dams Introduce Water Damage

  • Dangerous mold and falling ice are a serious safety concern.
  • Mold & Mildew Certification can cost more than the typical heated roof panel installed, many times over.
  • There’s only so much weight gutters or even the entire roof can take before it must give under the pressure.

What STOPS Ice Dams? Heated Roof Panels STOP Ice Dams

Adam Quenneville Roofing, Siding & Windows partnered with Thermal Technologies to give you the best in heated panel systems.  Call 1-800-NEW-ROOF for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION estimate or click here.

We have several specialty products suited for a wide variety of roof types, including metal and flat roofs.

Why not use “Zig Zag” cables? 

  • Not as visually appealing, some are even tacky looking
  • Energy Inefficient: Less than 2” melted surface area—40 watts per foot
  • Not a good choice for cold climates