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Follow on Google News | Pro Energy Consultants’ Home Energy Audit Helps to Prevent Icicles and Ice Damming on HomesHome energy audits can pinpoint exactly where heat is escaping into the attic, as well as answer questions as to why icicles are forming and why energy bills are increasing.
By: Pro Energy Consultants Water leaks inside a home can be a worrisome problem for any homeowner, but ice damming or icicles can cause problems that are very costly, dangerous and damaging. The heavy ice can weigh gutters down and cause them to pull off from the home; water can seep through the shingles and chimney framing, causing water intrusion on the home’s rafters or down interior walls; and roofs can be destroyed by the weight of the ice — all potentially leading to higher energy bills, mold, and health problems. For homeowners looking to save money, as well as minimize and prevent ice damming, a solution is to have an energy audit performed on the home. Through the use of a blower door and infrared camera technology, a trained energy auditor can look behind the walls and ceilings to pinpoint exactly where warm air is “leaking” into the attic. The energy auditor can explain how to prevent ice damming and will provide a list of prioritized, recommended improvements to solve any comfort and excessive energy usage issues. “To reduce ice damming problems, the home needs to have a combination of good thermal insulation and a solid air barrier,” said Pro Energy Consultants Chief Technical Officer Mark Cannella, who has personally performed more than 10,000 energy audits since 1995. “A home energy audit is the ideal tool to diagnose why a house is experiencing ice damming and what steps to take to correct the problem.” The main cause of ice damming is from the insulation and leakage in the home. A homeowner can have good insulation, but if heated air enters the attic from such culprits as recessed can lights or unvented exhaust fans, then the home is at risk. According to Cannella, the attic should be about the same temperature as the outside air. Do-it-yourself fixes, such as fixing shingles on the roof, adding more insulation or removing gutters, are typically not solutions that will prevent ice damming. However, it’s important gutters are free of debris. Additionally, if a homeowner is faced with ice damming or icicle problems, precautions should be taken because removing icicles from an overhang or gutter can be dangerous to the homeowner. For more information, call 888-9PROENERGY (1-888-977-6363) # # # About Pro Energy Consultants: Pro Energy Consultants’ End
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