General Repairs & Installations (Doors, Furniture, Hardware)
Ice Dams in Michigan: Why They Form & How to Stop Them
An ice dam is a heat problem, not a gutter problem. Warm air escaping into the attic melts the snow on the upper roof; the meltwater runs down to the eave, which is still at outside temperature, and freezes there. The ridge of ice that builds up then backs water under the shingles. Sealing the air leaks and insulating the attic is the fix.
September 10, 2026 · 4 min read