Ice damming and freeze-thaw
The single biggest threat to an Eastpointe roof is ice damming at the eaves. When snow melts off a warm attic, refreezes at the colder eave, and backs water up under the shingles, you get leaks in your ceiling. A lot of Eastpointe’s ranch homes were built with minimal eave overhangs and original attic vents that no longer move enough air, two things that make ice damming worse. Two things prevent ice dams: ice and water shield extending at least 24 inches inside the heated wall line (Michigan code minimum), and properly balanced attic ventilation. If you’ve had ice dam leaks before, ask us to inspect both.

