Ice dam


Ice dam

A ridge of ice that forms along the lower edge of a roof, possibly leading to roof leaks, caused by heat leaking from the attic, which melts snow on the upper parts of the roof. The water then refreezes along the colder eaves and works its way back up the roof and under shingles, thus causing leakage.

ice dam

ice dam A buildup of snow and ice at the eaves of a sloping roof.