Long-term Tips for Preventing Ice Dams:

• Insulate your attic. Make sure your attic is well insulated to help prevent the melting-and-freezing cycle that causes ice dams to form. Check and seal places where warm air could leak from your house to the attic, including vent pipes, exhaust fans, chimneys, attic hatches and light fixtures.
• Install a water-repellent membrane. When replacing a roof, make sure to install a water repellent membrane underneath the shingles. This acts as an extra barrier that helps prevent water from seeping inside the building.

Thank you for reading the final installment on preventing ice dams.  We hope that these tips will help prevent claims on your Long Island Homeowners Insurance.