Winter is here and it’s getting icy. But people shouldn’t just look out for ice on the roads — they also should be checking for ice in their gutters.
If left unchecked, water from melting ice can leak into a home and cause water damage.
Here’s what to know.
What is an ice dam?
When snow melts off of a rooftop, it can freeze into ice when the water hits a cold gutter edge. As water continues dripping down, the ice can turn into a dam and can plug up gutters — which means water starts pooling on top of the roof…