Although icicles may look nice hanging off of your house, they are a warning sign for potential problems. The same conditions that allow icicles to form also lead to ice dams. An ice dam is a continuous chunk of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents water created by melting snow from draining off the roof. For the most part, while frozen, the biggest threat an ice dam poses is potentially tearing off gutters. However, once the snow on your [ Continue reading ]