See those long, beautiful icicles and the ice dam? But wait – there is no gutter along the rear slope of this dwelling (see Figure 1). How can there be an ice dam and icicles? Just lucky, I guess. Note… Read More
Category Archives: Winter Concerns
Time for Icicles and Ice Dams
So you think winter is over? Not yet. It’s got one or two last hoorahs. It’s still that time of year for icicles and ice dams. What can you do to avoid them now? Nothing, except use a roof rake… Read More
What Happened Here?
The shingles along the eave of roof exhibit broken and dislodged tabs and surface gouges (Figure 1). What could have caused this? Vigorous ice removal. The damage is along an area that was reportedly covered with ice (see featured photograph).… Read More
The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling!
“The sky is falling, the sky is falling”, said Chicken Little. No my little feathered friend its just ice…very large pieces of ice. See featured photograph. Throughout our years of structural investigations we have seen various building components, such as,… Read More
What Can We Tell from This Photo? (Case Study 13)
The feature photograph was taken in an attic during a warmer month of the year. It documents the condition on the underside of the roof deck. This photograph provides valuable information regarding the scope and history of airborne moisture in the attic. From… Read More
When Is Condensation a Concern?
Remember summertime? It’s that warm or even hot time of year when we lay back on our chaise lounge in the shade with a cold glass of our favorite beverage. It is so humid that the glass is sweating profusely… Read More