Ice Dam Removal Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What is an "ice dam" anyway?
In short, ice dams are barriers of ice on your roof that act like pretty much any other dam. They block water from going off your roofing system and also avoid your roof products from doing their job. The solution is: Ice Dam Removal.
Heat escaping from your house rises as well as thaws the snow, but not all at the very same time or in the very same areas. As the water from the melted snow comes in contact with the snow that hasn’t melted, it gets colder until at some it point freezes. That ice accumulates and also develops a barrier (ice dam) that holds water which either ices up and increases the size of the dam or puddles up behind it. The heat is constantly released from your house, however, it comes a lot more swiftly from vents, skylights and other areas that have much less insulation. This implies snow thaws in those locations before it thaws in areas that have much better insulation or are reduced on the roofing system. A great deal of times this is near the rain gutters which is where many ice dams begin.
Shingles as well as other roof covering products are created to assist water move off your house. As water backs up from the block of ice, that water begins going under your tiles and also begins seeking the simplest method to move down. As your roof materials aren’t made for this, they simply don’t stand an opportunity. Water will certainly win.
Making Use Of Steam for Ice Dam Removal on Milwaukee homes and businesses for fast results
Some companies use heated pressure washing machines to remove ice dams, however, we do not advise this technique. Sending a stream of water at 4000 PSI to your shingles will create damage. If it is made use of to remove ice dams and the user cuts through the ice and also into your tiles, they will certainly cut holes in them. The majority of consumers would certainly instead not deal with obtaining a brand-new roofing in addition to the damages already brought on by the ice dam.
Ice Dam USA groups only make use of steam to get rid of ice dams. Not just is it more efficient and quicker, however it will not damage your roof covering.
Steam getting to 250-300 degrees is hot sufficient to cut with the ice quickly, yet at much less than 300 PSI, it will not harm your roofing.
We are so positive in our process that Ice Dam USA backs up its work and also is completely insured and bonded for every one of the jobs we finish.
Fully Bonded & Insured Ice Dam Removal
Getting Rid Of Ice Dams from your roof covering can be hazardous and may trigger damages if you do not get professional help. The experienced experts from Ice Dam USA can eliminate your Roof Snow as well as Ice Dams from your roofing system in a safe, timely manner. We use true steamers, which is a reduced pressure machine burning at 400 degrees creating steam. This steam punctures the ice on your roofing and does not just melt it using warm water like the other businesses.
Climbing onto a snowy/icy roof in Milwaukee in the middle of winter months regardless of the time of day or evening is dangerous. This is why we are completely bonded and also insured for your security and ours. We take all of the required precaution required to remain safe on your roof covering. Having a reliable business functioning on your roof is necessary so that is why we intend to provide you peace of mind with our before, during and after photos as well as our 22+ years of experience.
Why is water coming into my home?
How can Ice Dam USA help solve it?
If you live or work in Milwaukee, you understand exactly how our wintertimes can be and just how much snow we can see come down. If you have snow on your roof covering and icicles coming down from your rain gutters, the water can be from an ice dam that is preventing the water from running the top of your house. Usually, water will stream down your roof products and into your rain gutters, yet something might be obstructing that process. The only method to stop it is to eliminate the barrier.
Hopping on your Milwaukee roof any time of the year can be harmful to your roof as well as you, but much more so when it is cold and wet. Putting a ladder up and then reaching get to the roof covering during these conditions is something that should be done by specialists.
The employees Ice Dam USA are those specialists and are competent at working in the conditions to solve ice dam related problems. We work throughout Wisconsin. When ice dam removal is needed, you will find our crews from Superior to Kenosha, Green Bay to Eau Claire and also all over in between. We are one of the most relied on business in the United States at searching for and getting rid of ice dams from roofing systems. When the ice dam is removed, the water will flow as normal; outside of your home and not into your house. Give us a call at 1-855-GOT-ICEE (1-855-468-4233) to start.
I own a business in Milwaukee. Can your ice dam removal services help me at my location?
Getting rid of the ice dam is the only means to stop the water. Ice Dam USA can not just help, yet we do it swiftly. In addition to that, we do it safely so as not to damage your roof covering materials which could create even more problems.
We make use of steam to clear ice dams, unlike several other business that use a heated pressure washers. This provides you fast results with little to no damages to your roofing.
Faster results means financial savings for you too. It’s not all about the old proverb: “Time is money.” The fact is the faster you can stop the water running right into your house, the faster you can stop extra damage. If water continues flooding in, it can knock down ceilings, ruin walls and floor covering and turn electronic devices right into worthless items. We assure that we will quit the water 30 minutes after we get there.
Ice Dam USA is just one of Milwaukee’s leading and also most trusted Ice Dam Removal Businesses. Ice Dam USA is totally bonded and also Insured for all residential and commercial properties in Milwaukee. We are a family-owned business ourselves and understand the issues that can arise from water dripping right into a business or home.
We do NOT utilize hot water pressure washers like the majority of Ice Dam Removal firms do as these damages your roof as well as shingles when they blast 4000 PSI out of the end of the hose pipe and also do not burn as warm as a true steamer. Please see our frequently asked questions to see the difference in between our True Steamer and our rivals hot water pressure washers.
Our Service Area
Proud to Serve Milwaukee and the Following Areas:
Appleton
Brookfield
Eau Claire
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
Janesville
Kenosha
La Crosse
Madison
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Racine
Sheboygan
Waukesha city
Wauwatosa
West Allis
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many reasons why The Ice Dam Crew uses a steamer to remove your ice dams.
1. A steamer is low pressure & a pressure washer is high pressure. This means we will not cut into your roof using a steamer and cause damage like a pressure washer would.
2. Steamers get much hotter than a pressure washer. Pressure washers used pressure to cut through the ice. This means we get done with the job faster!
3. Less water is used with a steamer so this means you save $$$ on your water bill!
There are two main reasons Ice dams form.
Reason one is there is not enough insulation in your attic. This may cause your roof to heat up. When it is cold outside and your roof heats up this causes the bottom layer of snow to melt, once the running water reaches the overhang of your roof (Which does not heat up) it will freeze on the edge. Over time the ice will keep building up and then the water will have no place to go besides into your home and down your walls.
The second reason Ice Dams form is from having too much snow on your roof. Having a lot much snow on your roof covers your roof vents which release heat from your roof. When the snow is over your vents it acts as insulation on top of your roof keeping the heat in. In this case, it acts the same way as not having enough insulation, it will heat up your roof and cause the water to freeze on the edge of your roof. Clearing the snow off of your roof after each snowfall is very beneficial in preventing ice dams.
Preventing Ice Dams is much easier and more cost effective than needing to remove ice dams from your roof and possibly needing to do renovations from water damage.
Keeping the snow off of your roof is the best thing to do to for your roof when preventing Ice dams. How can ice dams form when there is no water on your roof to cause them?
Here are a few tips when removing the snow from your roof.
- If you choose to do it yourself always have safety gear when climbing onto your roof. Use chains for your boots, harness yourself so you do not fall, use a plastic shovel and not one with a metal tip and always shovel towards the ground so you do not tear shingles off of your roof.
- When using a snow rake to remove snow from your roof be sure to scrape all the way down to your shingles. Do not only remove most of the snow. When this happens the snow rake actually packs down the snow to your roof and this packed down snow turns to ice and in most cases goes up your roof much further. In most cases when this happens ice dams form the entire length of the area you shovel.
Uncomfortable with this? If you need to hire a professional to remove the snow and ice from your roof be sure to find the right company. Check to make sure they are bonded and insured and when they are on your roof don’t be afraid to ask questions to ensure safety procedures.
Removing California ice dams in a safe way does require a professional. There is many steps in keeping yourself and your roof safe from damage. Ice Dam Removal companies charge by the hour for their services.
Bonded and insured companies typically charge $300-$500 per hour. Using an Insured company is important because standing on an icy roof in the middle of winter is risky. If someone falls and gets hurt or an ice chunk falls off of your roof and damages something but you didn’t make sure they were insured you could potentially be sued or have to pay out of pocket to repair any damages.
Another factor in removing ice dams in an efficient way is using the correct equipment. The Ice Dam Crew uses true low pressure steamers and not hot water pressure washers. When you hire a company you can easily find out what kind of machine they are using. All you need to do is ask to see their wand. If it has a trigger they are using a hot water pressure washer. If it does not have a trigger it is a true steamer. Hot water pressure washers do not burn as hot as a true steamer and they create much more damage because they have such a high PSI. In the case that this happens tell them to leave and hire a company with a true steamer.
Getting your Ice Dams removed is as easy! Simply call us at 1-855-468-4233, give us some quick information about your location and property, schedule a date for us to remove your ice dam and you’re done! You have just saved yourself possibly thousands by being proactive and contacting us, Ice Dam USA