The ice and water shield is a layer that protects the roof from ice damming and is particularly important for homeowners in northern regions that experience more snow and sleet. He adds ...

Bauer stresses some key actions you should take: When building or buying a home, make sure an ice and water shield is installed. Before the snow begins, make sure to check your roof, drainage and ...

Because an ice dam sits over the unheated eaves, it doesn’t melt as fast as the snow higher up on the roof. Melted water pools above the dam and, over time, can back up under the roof shingles ...

The NWS says after days of melting-freezing cycles, the melted ice and water can get under the shingles of your roof enter the attic and eventually cause damage to your ceilings, walls ...

And an ice dam creates problems. Water that backs up behind the dam remains liquid and will find cracks or openings in the roof coverings. From there, it can get under your shingles and leak ...

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance is encouraging homeowners to take steps to protect their property due to recent temperature changes.

For many people, the term ice dam conjures a specific image: A buildup of frozen crystals across a river or stream. For those who've have had roof leaks during the winter, a different image come ...