Ice Dams: What You Need To Know
- Mar
- 06
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Ice & Water Shields
Ice Dams: What You Need To Know In regions where winter is especially harsh, ice dams are always a serious threat to homeowners during colder months. Ice dams first form when heat from inside a home reaches the roof of the home and melts a portion of the snow. The melted snow trickles down the […]
read moreIn Need of Snow or Ice Dam Removal?
- Feb
- 13
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Ice & Water Shields
Emerhency Snow & Ice Dam Removal Services The Greater Boston area has seen more than its fair share of snow over the past few weeks. Several storms, all occurring during a short term period, have seriously taken their toll on homeowners across the state. It has been particularly challenging for homeowners to properly remove the […]
read moreThe Importance of Ice Shields in the Winter
- Dec
- 31
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Ice & Water Shields
Although this winter may be an exception thus far, New England typically sees its fair share of snowfall during the winter. Snow, wind, rain, and freezing temperatures can all take their toll on your roof. When snow accumulates on your roof and the heat inside your home melts it, water can trickle down your roof, […]
read moreResidential Roofing Repair in Burlington MA
- Nov
- 13
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Ice & Water Shields, Rubber Roofing
Burke Roofs was recently in Burlington, MA repairing a leaky roof on a residential home. Ice dams form when heat from inside a home melts the bottom layer of snow or, in this case, ice, on the roof, sending water trickling down to the edge. Once exposed to cold air, the liquid refreezes, clogging the […]
read moreWhat Should I Know About Ice Dams?
- Jan
- 22
- Posted by Thomas Burke
- Posted in Ice & Water Shields, Roofing
What is an Ice Dam? If you have lived in Massachusetts or a New England State for more than one year, you have seen an Ice Dam before. Ice Dams accumulate when ice is builds up at the edge of a roof. Ice Dams are commonly mistaken for icicles, but they are not the same […]
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