The Omaha metro area has seen a fair share of snow in recent days. Unfortunately the first significant snowfall was a heavy, wet snow, which melted on impact due to warm temps, and later froze, forming a layer of ice forming initially on surfaces. When snow falls on top of a layer of ice, there is the potential for ice […]
Want to avoid problems caused by ice on your roof? The forecast is calling for the biggest snowfall of the season over the next few days, with a layer of ice forming initially on surfaces. Whenever there is a big snowfall on top of a layer of ice, there is the potential for ice jams to occur. If you notice […]
Some have already seen some snow, and more is in the forecast – Winter is coming! Ice jams are a hidden threat in Winter, and now is the time to take precautions to avoid them. Ice jams occur when precipitation, such as snow, is in a pattern of melting and refreezing. Snow will melt as the temperatures climb during the day, and refreezes as the temperatures fall […]
During these cold winter months, it is common for us to get several calls a day about leaking roofs. Homeowners will find water spots on the ceilings, typically in a bathroom, and assume there is a leak in the roof. However, if you didn’t notice water spots or leaks in the ceiling during the rains of Spring and Summer, chances […]