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With interest I have been reading the discussion on ice dams and now have a much better idea of what I need to do to fix a home I own
in Summit County Colorado. Ice has built up on the roof consistently for the years I have owned the home having become so large that it
took three days and $1500 worth of labor to clear.
My plan is to seal wall penetrations into the attic, add sofit vents and increase the ceiling insulation where possible. Additionally the
cathedral ceiling is insulated but also has some blocking of the 2 inch air channel between the insulation and roof deck. I am not certain
about what I can do to fix this problem other than removing the sheet rock and installing new high density insulation and an air barrier.
* Any suggestions?
The structure has a ridge vent which I am not certain is working adequately. I am considering added additional louvered wall vents into
the attic space to ensure that the attic space stays as cold as possible.
* Is this too much venting of the the attic?
* How would I calculate the amount of venting I would need?
* What is the best position for the louvered wall vents?
The builder of this home is one of those people that give the profession a really bad image, and even though it is a new structure refuse to
do anything without an enormous fight. Therefore, I am on my own fixing this problem.
Any help would be much appreciated. DT
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With interest I have been reading the discussion on ice dams and now have a much better idea of what I need to do to fix a home I own
in Summit County Colorado. Ice has built up on the roof consistently for the years I have owned the home having become so large that it
took three days and $1500 worth of labor to clear.
My plan is to seal wall penetrations into the attic, add sofit vents and increase the ceiling insulation where possible. Additionally the
cathedral ceiling is insulated but also has some blocking of the 2 inch air channel between the insulation and roof deck. I am not certain
about what I can do to fix this problem other than removing the sheet rock and installing new high density insulation and an air barrier.
* Any suggestions?
The structure has a ridge vent which I am not certain is working adequately. I am considering added additional louvered wall vents into
the attic space to ensure that the attic space stays as cold as possible.
* Is this too much venting of the the attic?
* How would I calculate the amount of venting I would need?
* What is the best position for the louvered wall vents?
The builder of this home is one of those people that give the profession a really bad image, and even though it is a new structure refuse to
do anything without an enormous fight. Therefore, I am on my own fixing this problem.
Any help would be much appreciated. DT