“An Ounce of Ice Dam Prevention =  . . . . “ To an untrained eye, there are simply two spots on the roof that are snow-free. To someone who knows about ice dams, though, there are two “hot spots” on the roof (missing insulation?  directly above a Bathroom or shower?) where heat is escaping,...Read More

Contractor Advice [Editor’s Note:  at least in the Twin Cities, it’s been two years since homeowners have had to worry about ice dams.  But, thanks to the 16″ that fell earlier this month and subsequent mild temps, ice dams are once again a concern.  So, as a public service, I’m re-running this post that originally...Read More