The Formation of Ice Dams in Alliance, Ohio, May Require Water Restoration from WSC Construction and Restoration

By Fiona Vernon

You’re never ready when disaster strikes…But We Are!

The snow has started to cover the ground from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to Streetsboro, Ohio, and icicles are forming on the eaves of many homes. The back and forth from freezing to thawing won’t end until more consistent temperatures of spring arrive. The sparkling of the sun on the ice may be a beautiful sight, but the homeowner will need to deal with the damage that they are capable of causing to a home. The same conditions that cause icicles to form also allow the formation of ice dams — thick ridges of solid ice that build up on the eaves — which can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up and pour into a house. The stagnant water can breed mold and mildew, requiring the need for mold remediation. When an ice dam has formed and caused damage to any individual’s home from Medina, Ohio, to Alliance, Ohio, they can call WSC Construction and Restoration for 24-hour restoration services. This local disaster restoration company not only offers water and fire restoration, but also remodeling and construction services that may be necessary after the unexpected damage from a flood.

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