Why You Need to Remove Ice Buildup on Your Roof
Ice buildup on your roof is completely natural after heavy snowfall. However, if you allow ice build up to sit unchecked on your roof, it can lead to ice dams. As this snow sits on your roof, the warm air in your attic can cause snow at the pitch of the roof to melt. The […]
Continue readingIce Dams 101: How to Identify, Prevent and Remove Ice Dams
Although snow can be beautiful and serve as the backdrop to some of the most whimsical environments, it can also be destructive and dangerous — especially when snow turns into ice dams. Ice damming explains when melted snow refreezes to create a dam and potentially dangerous situations. to learn more about ice dams, how […]
Continue readingWinter Tips on How to Prevent Ice Dams in Long Island Homes
As winter approaches, it becomes increasingly important for homeowners to learn how to prevent ice dams on roofs. These continuous chunks of ice that form along the eaves of your roof can appear to be harmless.But during the more temperate parts of the winter day, the melting water from the warmer part of your roof […]
Continue readingAdvice from Pure Situation Room: Help Reduce the Likelihood of a Winter Weather Loss
Factors Increasing the Likelihood of a Winter Weather LossResearch and analysis conducted by our Claims and Risk Management team yielded four common factors influencing winter weather loss and uncovered valuable insights that can help you be more proactive about preventing these risks.An unoccupied home: Members who were away from home for an extended period of […]
Continue readingIce Damming: Warning Signs, How They Form & What You Can Do
Ice Dam Warning SignsHere are a few warning signs you should be on the lookout for regarding the formation of ice dams: You have water dripping down OR ice forming on the exterior surface of your home You have icicles of any shape or size along the edge of your roof and/or gutters Ice is […]
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