Ice dam in a home inspection report
Meltwater refreezes at the roof edge and forms a dam. Urgency: Water can seep under shingles into the home. Fix: Improve attic insulation to reduce ice-dam risk.
- Meaning
- Meltwater refreezes at the roof edge and forms a dam.
- Urgency in the source
- Water can seep under shingles into the home.
- Typical fix or next step
- Improve attic insulation to reduce ice-dam risk.
- Read the source
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, retrieved 2026-11-06
Use this with your report
This explains the term, not the condition of your home. The source may describe several possible causes or repairs. Ask your inspector which applies. No cost, repair deadline or local code ruling is inferred here. Read the method and limits.
Keep track of your home
HomeRecord is free and needs iOS 26 or later. You can explore a sample home. A real home needs an inspector’s invitation. See a sample home
Get change notices
Leave your email for change notices sent by hand when we update or correct these explanations.