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Install Ice Barrier on the Roof

07/31/2025

Make Resilient Upgrades | Strengthen Your Home •

Prevents ice dams at eaves that can cause meltwater backup under your roof covering. Meltwater can damage your roof deck and coverings, saturate insulation and ceilings, and lead to ceiling collapse.

If reroofing, consider installing a self-sealing ice and water barrier using two layers of cemented underlayment or a polymer-modified bitumen sheet.

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