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I predict many leaking roofs as this snow turns to ice tonight
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:11 pm
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:11 pm
Louisiana roofs usually only use ice and water shield in valleys. Not the whole roof like up north. Once the top melts because heat rises, and that's also the part that gets the most sun, the bottom will still be ice forming a dam. The water gets trapped and backs up like a reservoir and works its way under shingles where the only thing stopping it is roof felt. Felt is waterproof but the seams arent
There were many new roofs in SWLA after the hurricanes that leaked during the 2021 freeze because of ice dams
I just used a long paint handle extended out to about 12' feet I had to knock at least the edges down to help it melt faster and not cause a dam. If you can, I would suggest doing the same.
It might be for nothing but better safe than sorry.
ETA:
NWS: Preventing Roof Ice Dams
This post was edited on 1/21/25 at 6:13 pm
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Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:14 pm to stout
You mean when it starts to melt tomorrow or Thursday?
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:15 pm to cbree88
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You mean when it starts to melt tomorrow or Thursday?
It was already melting here and will drop to 19 tonight. It will be ice in the morning. The melt is what causes the ice dam.
As I said, better safe than sorry.
This post was edited on 1/21/25 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:15 pm to stout
Really makes you think
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:16 pm to stout
Garcia’s office girls are getting prepped and ready.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:17 pm to beerJeep
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Garcia’s office girls are getting prepped and ready.
They shouldn't be. The roof will be fine after it thaws.
Flooring and drywall guys might need to get ready, though.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:18 pm to beerJeep
OP is correct. At a minimum pull the snow off your eaves.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:19 pm to stout
Thsnks Stout. 
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:21 pm to stout
Stop killing my Snow Day 2025 buzz, dude
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:21 pm to stout
Thanks I’ll be on the lookout to break the dams if I see them on my roof
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:21 pm to BlastOff
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Stop killing my Snow Day 2025 buzz, dude
You dont have to do it. You might like the new indoors water feature if it happens.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:22 pm to stout
Planning to play with the snow on the roof in the morning. Don’t feel like dealing with it tonight, so 8am it is.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:23 pm to stout
Toms of people here in cenla got new roofs as a result of the 21 ice storm. They should all have had ice shields installed along the eaves as a result
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:25 pm to jorconalx
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They should all have had ice shields installed along the eaves as a result
Maybe. Some roofers will but a lot only do the valleys
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:25 pm to Weekend Warrior79
Same. Funny my new roof was going on next week
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:26 pm to Weekend Warrior79
Me too
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:28 pm to LSURoss
Kids are all bundled up at the fireplace watching some crappy descendants movie while I’m working on my bourbon and surfing through TD. The roof can wait
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:31 pm to stout
If I have ridge vents and soffit vents, should I be concerned?
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:32 pm to stout
There’s one guy here locally that also does work up in Iowa so he makes ice shields standard on the ones he does down here. You probably have heard of his company did a bunch down in LC after the storms. Hahn’s roofing
Posted on 1/21/25 at 6:34 pm to WylieTiger
Yes. It can still ice up and cause a dam.
My eaves had like 2' of snow in some areas. That is going to melt a lot slower than the higher spots and more likely to turn to ice.
My eaves had like 2' of snow in some areas. That is going to melt a lot slower than the higher spots and more likely to turn to ice.
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