Pittsburgh is known for having some pretty harsh winters. If you are a homeowner in this area, you understand the reality of waking up 
early in the morning to several inches of snow, sleet, or ice outside your door. When it comes to your roofing system, protecting it from this type of weather, specifically ice dams, is something essential that you need to do. If you are unsure of what an ice dam is and how it can affect your roof, we are here to give you an overview on how they can destroy your home if left unattended.
What is an Ice Dam?
If you are unfamiliar with ice dams because you have never experienced them, consider yourself lucky. These pesky creases of ice form at the edges of your roofing system, and do not allow water from snow or other winter weather to drain correctly. With the moisture on your roof not being able to drain fully, it causes leaks, cracks, and sagging in your home’s ceilings. Additionally if left unmaintained, the holes an ice dam cause can in return foster an environment for mildew and mold to grow, which puts the air quality in your home at risk.
Are ice dams causing issues on your roof and you need help from some qualified, professional roofing contractors in Pittsburgh, PA? Call on us at Doing It Right Roofing, Siding, and Remodeling LLC for an assessment of the damage today at (724) 351-0499.
