Protect Your Home from Hidden Winter Leaks by Hynes Construction
Hynes Construction shares important insights on how winter leaks start in less visible areas of your home and what you can do to stay protected during the cold season. Understanding Hidden Winter Leaks Before the Cold Arrives Not all winter leaks start with obvious roof damage. Many times water finds quiet pathways into your home long before you notice the first stain or damp spot. Areas like porch flashing eaves and dormers may look secure but they often become vulnerable once snow and ice start to build up. When temperatures drop and snow begins to melt water can slip into small gaps and freeze again. This creates pressure points that slowly weaken your roof and siding. How Ice Dams Form Ice dams develop when warm air from inside your home melts the snow on your roof. As this melted snow runs down it refreezes at the edges where the roof is colder. This frozen ridge traps water which then works its way into hidden areas. These slow leaks can cause damage to insulation ce...