Ice dams on the roof occur when snow melts and forms ice around the gutters, creating a blockage (hence the name: dam) that prevents water from traveling down the side of the home or building. It’s a problem. When water, snow and ice are backed up on a roof, it opens the doors to a …
Common Causes of Roof Ice Dams and How To Prevent Them Read More »
The warm, sheltered habitat of an attic offers the perfect breeding grounds for rats and rodents. They may gain access to the attic through a small hole or opening that’s no larger than a nickel. Here, rats may continue to scavenge for food without fear of being scooped up by a hawk, owl, fox or …
Are Rats Living In Your Attic? Signs of a Rat Infestation Read More »
When it’s utilized correctly, the attic offers an enormous amount of additional storage space. Rather than tossing all of your unused furniture and boxes into the guest bedroom, you can store them in the attic where they are out of your way. Unfortunately, most homeowners allow their attic to succumb to an enormous amount of …
