Ice dams are one of the many things to “love” about a cold Minnesota winter. As temperatures plunge this weekend, the formations are growing across Twin Cities homes.
Caused by poor and uneven insulation, ice dams form when snow melts and refreezes near the bottom of a roof, creating a thick sheet of ice. If left untreated, water can seep into walls, behind cabinets and into floors — costing homeowners thousands in repairs.
For Steve Kuhl of Kuhl’s Contracting, it’s an issue that can’t be left unaddressed…