Ice Dams — Winnipeg, MB
Ice dams removed. Then prevented.
Amiri Roofing — Winnipeg
Every Winnipeg winter, the same cycle: snow melts over the warm part of your roof, refreezes at the cold eaves, and water backs up under the shingles into your ceiling. Chipping the ice off treats the symptom — and usually damages the roof doing it. We remove ice dams safely, repair the damage, and fix the heat loss that caused them.
Why ice dams form on your roof specifically
Ice dams are a building-science problem, not a snow problem. Three causes, often combined:
- Attic heat loss — insulation below R-50 lets interior heat warm the roof deck
- Air leaks — pot lights, attic hatches and vent stacks leaking warm air upward
- Poor ventilation — blocked soffits or undersized ridge vents trapping warm air
Safe removal, not chipping
Axes, hammers and pressure washers destroy shingles and void warranties. We use low-pressure steam to cut channels and remove dams without touching the roof surface, then document any damage underneath for your records or insurer. If water is actively entering your home, call 204-963-9081 — active leaks get priority during winter weather events.
The permanent fix
Removal buys a season; prevention ends the cycle. After any removal we show you photos of the attic conditions and give you a plain-language plan: insulation top-up, air sealing at the usual leak points, and ventilation balancing. Homes that complete this work simply don't get ice dams the following winter.