Key Points Ice dams are ice blocks at a roof’s edge that trap melted snow from draining.They are often caused by uneven attic ventilation and poor insulation.Left unchecked, they can cause long-term ...

You’re in the middle of a winter storm and you notice water dripping from the ceiling and icicles forming behind your gutters. The culprit is an ice dam, a phenomenon that happens when melting snow ...

Newswatch 16 spoke with a roof contractor about the damage that ice dams can cause to homes.

When heavy snow piles up on your roof, it’s tempting to just let it sit there until it melts. But experts say that ignoring it can lead to a much bigger (and wetter) problem: ice dams. If you’ve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nashville and Middle Tennessee are grappling with the fallout of a major winter storm that coated the region with a thick layer of ...