Dec 11, 2021

Fast Facts About Ice Dams & The Stack Effect

Our team answers homeowner questions every weekend on WCCO 830 AM from 9:00 am-10:00 am. Have your most pressing home improvement quandaries addressed by calling or texting 651-461-9226. Here’s the must-know information our COO, Andy Lindus, shared on 12.11.21.

Ice dams can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Many times, they are caused by poor attic air sealing. This means the warm air is escaping from your home’s lower levels and is coming in contact with the roof deck. This raises the roof’s temperature and melts the snow sitting on it. The water will work its way down the roof until there is a point there is no more heat escape. It will then refreeze, causing an ice dam. Without a way to exit the roof, the water can seep into the attic through nail holes or weakened flashings. Water infiltration should be addressed on a home as soon as it is noticed. The longer it is left ignored, the more severe and expensive the issues become.

In the winter months, many homeowners notice drafts around their windows and doors. There are many reasons this could be happening including bad weather-stripping and the stack effect. To properly diagnose these issues, it’s wise to have a reputable contractor perform diagnostic testing. Tools often used in this process include blower doors, infrared imaging, and smoke sticks. These items allow a contractor to properly determine where a home is using and losing energy.

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"Recently had Lindus insulate my attic. From professional sales, to office support, to professional installers and supervision, all education, planning, and installment were accomplished in a timely, clean, and thorough manner. Details like cleanup and ensuring that the access panel were sealed properly are very appreciated. I will definitely recommend Lindus and their professional products and service to anyone."

Donny G.

South St. Paul, MN

November 1, 2021

"It was great!"

David H.

Maple Grove, MN

July 29, 2021

"Thank you for the quick response to me on my first contact. I had a good salesman with a good response to all my questions. He kept me up to date on when work would be started. All in all, it was a great experience working with you."

Sue H.

Plymouth, MN

July 23, 2021

"Eric came out last week and did an awesome job. He was so kind and patient with our lack of knowledge."

Jenny W.

St. Francis, MN

June 30, 2021

"All is good here in Plymouth. Carolyn and I are very pleased with the idea that our existing vents could be blown out rather than have the new ones cut in and added on top. A++ to the team for figuring that out. Happy clients -another Lindus success story! Pass along my appreciation to the team."

Chuck R.

April 16, 2021

“Joel came out this week and I had an issue with a frozen hot water line. He & I got in our crawlspace and sat and discussed my issue. He made a couple of phone calls and by evening, I had hot water running. I want to give a big shout-out to Joel for all of the help he gave us.”

Jack A.

Andover, MN

February 20, 2021

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