Why ice dams form and how insulation and ventilation stop them.
Ice dams form when warm attic air melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the cold eaves.
Sealing attic air leaks and adding insulation keeps the deck cold; balanced ventilation flushes out what heat remains.
Ice-and-water shield at the eaves is your backup protection when dams do form.
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