Ice Dam evaluation by a home inspector

This is the time of year when a Home Inspector looks for ice dam, roof leaks. If you also are buying a home and see Large chunks of ice buildup at the roof. This type in the below image of ice buildup at this time of year. In addition you need a thorough inspection of the exterior and interior ceilings and walls, windows and attic space of the house.

      In addition The home inspector looks at the home from the outside from the surface of the roof to the trim and siding. Also Looking for signs of lifting shingles for flashing, water stains for The exterior trim and siding. Interior as expected from the attic space unfinished areas. Looking for water stains in the eve, valleys, sidewalls, attic slopes, and flashing areas.

Ice dam example from a Home Inspector

        The Interior attic space and interior rooms at a home inspection inspected by inspecting the outer walls, ceilings, Windows, floors, trim for stains. The basement inspected to the perimeter walls and ceilings unfinished sills the rim joists and the foundation is inspected . The water stains in those areas that might be the result of prior water staining.  These common home inspection procedures performed but, do not represent all of the potential ways that water can penetrate your home due to ice damming.

Ice Damming Prevention

Ice dams can be reduced or even prevented during Insulation installation and or roof installation using a quality ice and water barrier. Installation is important in areas of whole roof including valleys, adjoining sidewalls and even behind the facial board.

Ice dam no signs

This house showed no signs of ice damming at the time of the inspection. The house walls, interior slopes insulated with snow on the roof. No icicles at the roof at the inspection. Although this house show now evidence of ice dams that does mean it won’t see signs inside or the attic.