The post whore thread.

[fly boy]

You know why divorce is so expensive?













It's worth it.

[HoneyBadger]

That's good news. Usually with ice damming there is no actual damage to the roof system (so no leaks when it rains), and if the water is such a small amount that you are just now noticing it, you are more than likely in good shape. Dry wall, in my opinion, is kind of like a light bulb, it's either ruined, or it's fine. With small amounts of water, once it dries up, the wall still maintains its integrity. It sounds like a small amount of water, but the insulation could be soaked and that will hold water. You could call a local mitigation company like ServPro or Rainbow, or someone like that, and ask them to come over with a moisture meter and run it on the walls. That may tell you if the insulation is wet. Take all this with a grain of salt, but at most (keep in mind this is just a some what educated guess) you are looking at removing drywall and insulation for at least one wall, replacing insulation and drywall, texturing (if applicable) and painting the wall. Otherwise, I'd just put a coat of paint over it.

Thanks for you thoughts. It looks like I'll have to do a quick repaint anyway... Mrs. HB was pulling things off the wall and really messed up the paint in a few spots. I'm really just concerned with protecting my investment while I'm gone. i.e.: how do I prevent this from happening again?

[Irving]

Ice and water shield can help prevent this. It can be put on afterward, but you'll want to have someone check to see what all is involved in case it is cost prohibitive (i.e. you have to detach and reset the gutters and replace the drip edge).

[HoneyBadger]

Thanks Irving. I think I'll have to look into that after our move. I am 98% certain it was an ice dam and I don't foresee it happening again anytime soon. I probably have at least a few months to take care of it.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Howdy.

[buffalobo]

Howdy.

Hey.

[Irving]

Thanks Irving. I think I'll have to look into that after our move. I am 98% certain it was an ice dam and I don't foresee it happening again anytime soon. I probably have at least a few months to take care of it.

Plus, how long have you lived there without an ice dam before? It is kind of a gamble to do nothing. The quick solution is a de-icing cable across the eave that can be plugged in when it is cold. Shoudn't be too ugly or take a lot of energy. Thanks for the edit by the way, I actually really appreciate that.

[OtterbatHellcat]

Hi Lobo....

Yo Irving...

I mentioned both of you guys today, talking to someone about my experiences with IDPA..

[Irving]

Snitches get stitches.

[Great-Kazoo]

Snitches get stitches.

BAM