Learn about Condensation & Glaciation
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Quality Products & Quality Workmanship |
Due to the many questions and concerns regarding condensation and glaciation
commonly found in Alaskan homes, Holland Roofing has collected information which
further explains the causes of these issues.
Click here to download the "Attic Condensation and Roof Ice Damming" form.
Click here to download the "Condensation Questions & Answers" form.
commonly found in Alaskan homes, Holland Roofing has collected information which
further explains the causes of these issues.
Click here to download the "Attic Condensation and Roof Ice Damming" form.
Click here to download the "Condensation Questions & Answers" form.
Ice dams are a build up of ice on the roof that
will hold melted water on the roof. This
prevents quick water shedding required for
pitched roofs and will lead to leaks that are
unrelated to the roofing materials performance.
Sloped roofing materials are designed to shed
water and are not water proof.
will hold melted water on the roof. This
prevents quick water shedding required for
pitched roofs and will lead to leaks that are
unrelated to the roofing materials performance.
Sloped roofing materials are designed to shed
water and are not water proof.
Glaciation is a thick formation or sheets of ice that forms on the roof and will work its
way into the roofing material. Glaciation can damage the roofing material by cutting
into the roofing and roof penetration similar to a glacier in a mountain valley.
way into the roofing material. Glaciation can damage the roofing material by cutting
into the roofing and roof penetration similar to a glacier in a mountain valley.
Because the actual roof top material has
no direct effect in causing or preventing ice
problems, the material manufactures and
installers cannot warranty issues related to
ice damage. In the initial construction
stages, the designer of the building and
insulators will be the first to address ice
damage prevention. Increasing the
R-Value of the roof and walls of the
building will lesson ice issues. Increasing
ventilation within the attic space will lesson
the ice issues. Removing snow from the
roof when it exceeds 24 inches thick is
also advisable to lesson ice issues.
no direct effect in causing or preventing ice
problems, the material manufactures and
installers cannot warranty issues related to
ice damage. In the initial construction
stages, the designer of the building and
insulators will be the first to address ice
damage prevention. Increasing the
R-Value of the roof and walls of the
building will lesson ice issues. Increasing
ventilation within the attic space will lesson
the ice issues. Removing snow from the
roof when it exceeds 24 inches thick is
also advisable to lesson ice issues.
Ice Dams & Glaciation are best alleviated with roof
top snow removal. Excessive snow build up with
extreme weather changes will cause ice dams and
glaciation of the roof. These are most problematic on
buildings where interior heat loss is an issue.
top snow removal. Excessive snow build up with
extreme weather changes will cause ice dams and
glaciation of the roof. These are most problematic on
buildings where interior heat loss is an issue.