Insulation Services Photo Album: Stopping Ice Dams and Eliminating Drafts in Canonsburg, PA 15317

Theresa reached out after dealing with severe ice damming along the roof, along with cold floors, drafts, and high energy bills. Ice dams are more than just a roof issue. They’re a sign that heat is escaping into the attic.   When we evaluated the home and found that air leakage was allowing warm air to rise into the attic, warming the roof deck and causing snow to melt and refreeze at the edges.   Our team focused on stopping that heat loss at the source. We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and key leakage areas, addressed chimney-related air leakage, and insulated the attic access opening; one of the most overlooked sources of energy loss.   By tightening the attic system, we reduced the amount of heat escaping into the attic and helped restore proper performance. Now the home holds temperature better, drafts have been reduced, and the conditions that cause ice damming have been significantly improved.