Ice damming and freeze-thaw
The single biggest threat to a St. Clair Shores roof is ice damming at the eaves. The ’50s and ’60s ranch homes that make up a big chunk of this city have lower-pitch roofs that are more vulnerable — water backs up under shingles fast when ice builds up at the eave. Two things prevent it: ice and water shield at least 24 inches past the heated wall line (Michigan code minimum), and balanced attic ventilation. If you’ve had ice dam leaks before, we’ll inspect both.

