Aurora Promar Roofing | Roofing Services in Aurora, IL 60506

Signs include excessive icicles along the eaves, frost or moisture on the underside of your roof deck in the attic, and unusually high heating bills. In Aurora's climate, trapped warm air melts snow from below, which then refreezes at the colder eaves, creating a cycle that damages shingles and decking. A professional inspection from our team can assess your attic's airflow and recommend solutions like adding soffit and ridge vents.

Prevention focuses on two key areas: improving attic insulation and ventilation to keep the roof deck uniformly cold, and ensuring your gutters and downspouts are clear. For existing homes in Aurora, we often recommend installing a waterproof ice and water shield membrane along the eaves during a roof replacement or repair. This critical layer provides a secondary barrier if ice dams do form, preventing water from seeping under your shingles and into your home.

It depends on the extent of the damage. Often, ice dams cause isolated issues like damaged shingles, compromised decking, or interior leaks near the eaves. Our local team will conduct a careful assessment. Many times, we can perform a targeted repair that addresses the damaged section, reinforces the vulnerable area, and corrects the underlying ventilation issue—saving you the cost of a full replacement if the rest of your roof is in good condition.