Ice damming and freeze-thaw
The single biggest threat to a Mount Clemens 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. Many of Mount Clemens’ older homes — craftsman bungalows, foursquares, cape cods — were built before modern ventilation standards and need extra attention at the eaves. Two things prevent ice dams: ice and water shield extending at least 24 inches inside the heated wall line, and balanced attic ventilation. If you’ve had ceiling stains after a hard freeze, ask us to inspect both.
