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Are Ice Dams Really That Big of a Problem?

Fortunately, you can take steps to prevent damage caused by ice dams:

  • Insulate your home well. Gaps in insulation cause heat to escape. Add extra insulation where you see spaces, or simply pull the existing pieces together to minimize heat loss. Be sure not to cover electrical boxes or put insulation too close to the chimney.
  • Check that your vents are working properly. Gable, ridge, and soffit vents should be unobstructed. Make sure your insulation doesn’t cover the soffit vents in your attic.
  • Clear three to four feet of snow from the edge of your roof. If you have a flat roof, or one with a modest pitch, clear snow from the entire roof. If you can reach your roof from ground level, try using a snow rake (available at hardware stores). If not, have a professional shovel the roof for you.
  • Install an ice and water shield. This layer of rubber material fits under your shingles and prevents water from entering your home. It offers much more protection than roof coverings commonly used under shingles.

What to do if you already have ice dams on your roof:

  • Hire a professional roofer to chop vertical channels in the ice every two feet so that water can run off the roof.
  • Remove icicles from the eaves – the weight could cause the roof to buckle.
  • Clear ice from the downspout.

Should you ever need to file a winter weather-related claim, or any type of auto or home claim, our claims service representatives are available to assist you with your report 24-hours a day.  Just call 1-800-342-5342, or log on to our Self Service Center, and we will work on getting your life back to normal as quickly as possible.

     
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Electric Insurance Company is a national writer of personal insurance, specializing in car insurance, home insurance, umbrella coverage and more. We were established in 1966 to serve the needs of General Electric employees. We now also offer our insurance products to the general public. Given our roots, it's not surprising that we look at the insurance business a little bit differently. It wasn't long before relatives and friends of GE employees noticed how happy they were with their home insurance and car insurance and asked if we would provide them with auto insurance too. Today, individuals and families with no formal ties to General Electric hold more than half of our home and car insurance policies. Our goal is to become the preferred home and car insurance carrier for both GE employees and individuals and families from the general public who appreciate the great value and exceptional service we provide.

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