How can I prevent ice dams and roof leaks during Michigan winters?

Ice dams form when heat escapes from your attic, melting the snow on your roof. The water runs down, refreezes at the edges, and creates a wall of ice that traps melting snow behind it. That trapped water eventually backs up under shingles and causes interior leaks.
To protect your home, focus on three key areas:

• Attic insulation: Prevents heat from escaping and warming the roof.
• Ventilation: Allows cold air to circulate, keeping the roof surface consistent.
• Safe snow removal: Clearing excess snow reduces melt-and-freeze cycles.

If you already see water stains or suspect damage, Titus Restoration offers winter roof maintenance, ice dam prevention, and storm damage repair throughout Orion Charter Township and nearby areas. Catching leaks early can prevent extensive drywall, insulation, and flooring damage later in the season.