A story in Tuesday’s edition concerning ways to treat ice that has built up in gutters explained how the use of heat tape can combat that buildup. Although heat tape works well to keep gutters and ...

Heat cable has a dubious reputation in the ice dam prevention world. It's a topic few understand in-depth, both in terms of what it is and how to install it properly. In this three-part series, I will ...

Icicles forming on gutters can be a sign of ice dams, a buildup of ice that can cause damage to roofs and gutters. Ice dams form when snow melts on a roof and refreezes at the edge, preventing water ...

We’ve been hearing quite a bit about ice dams this winter from a number of Summit County residents. In fact, I’m especially qualified to respond to your ice dam inquiry as I too am in the throes of an ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — The end of an extended Arctic blast featuring sub-zero temperatures for days on end should be something to celebrate, right? Not if you're a roof in Minnesota. A warming trend should ...

MOLINE, Ill — I'm sure a lot of Quad Citizens have noticed some snow and ice built up on their roofs after the recent winter weather. What homeowners may not know is that the extra snow and ice could ...

If your shingle roof develops an unexpected leak this winter, ice dams may be the culprit. These ridges of ice can form at the edge of a roof and prevent snowmelt from draining off as it should. Ice ...

When the cold weather starts moving in, there are a few things you must do to winter-proof your house. In addition to salting your driveway so that snow doesn’t accumulate, keeping it from collecting ...

Aspen City Council said that while it would like to receive additional information regarding the use of heat tape on commercial buildings, overall, council members are leaning toward being in favor of ...