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Up on the Roof: Ice Dam Removal Requires the Right People, Equipment, and Technique

Date: March 4, 2025

Ice dam removal is tough, whether this is your first year of doing it professionally or you’ve done it for many years. That is inevitable, given that the job involves steaming thousands of pounds of ice off of a roof. Even so, you need to...
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What to Do If You Can’t Afford Professional Ice Dam Removal: Tips for Homeowners

Date: March 25, 2024

Media: USA Today Link: What to Do If You Can’t Afford Professional Ice Dam Removal: Tips for Homeowners Can the ice dam on your roof go away as quietly as it appeared? It’s possible. With some proactive effort, good timing, and a little luck, you...
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7 Winter Home Maintenance Tasks That Will Save You Money (and Your Sanity)

Date: November 8, 2023

Media: Realtor Link: 7 Winter Home Maintenance Tasks That Will Save You Money (and Your Sanity) The long, dark days of winter are upon us, and with COVID-19 still keeping us closer to home, we’re keenly aware of all the maintenance tasks we’ve put off...
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Snow Shovels

Date: November 8, 2023

Media: Hunker Link: A Homeowner’s Guide to Snow Shovels All snow shovels are not created equally. Much like screwdrivers, saws and dirt-moving shovels, snow shovels are designed with different conditions and functions in mind. Some excel at pushing lightweight snow, while others are ideal for...
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The Polar Vortex Could Severely Damage Your Home

Date: November 8, 2023

Media: HouseBeautiful Link: The Polar Vortex Could Severely Damage Your Home Here’s how to prevent any problems. With dangerously low temperatures across much of the United States, everyone is bundling up before they venture out into the polar vortex to protect themselves from the unbearable...
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Roof Maintenance Tips to Help Homeowners Prep for Winter

Date: November 8, 2023

Media: FamilyHandyman Link: Roof Maintenance Tips to Help Homeowners Prep for Winter When it comes to winterizing your home, forgetting to prepare your roof for cold winter weather can be a costly oversight. One of the most important steps when winterizing a home is making...
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10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Snowstorm, According to Experts

Date: November 8, 2023

Media: BestLife Link: 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Snowstorm, According to Experts THESE TIPS ARE NOT THE OBVIOUS PIECES OF ADVICE YOU’RE USED TO. If you live in an area prone to winter storms (or even if you’re getting a freak snowstorm...
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10 Mistakes You’re Making That Keep Your House Cold, Experts Say

Date: November 8, 2023

Media: BestLife Link: 10 Mistakes You’re Making That Keep Your House Cold, Experts Say CHECK THIS FIX-IT LIST FOR WAYS TO LOWER YOUR HEATING BILL THIS WINTER. Overlooking air ducts and ignoring attic bypasses. Not optimizing your thermostat. Not flipping your ceiling fan in winter....
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The Lazy Homeowner’s Fall Maintenance Guide for Indoors and Out

Date: November 8, 2023

Media: Apartment Therapy Link: The Lazy Homeowner’s Fall Maintenance Guide for Indoors and Out Clear out your gutters. One resounding tip from multiple experts was to clean out gutters. Most homeowners are only concerned about clogged drains due to autumn’s falling leaves, but debris can...
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Expert explains roof ice dams and how to avoid them

Date: November 8, 2023

Media: AccuWeather Link: Expert explains roof ice dams and how to avoid them Last week’s polar vortex forced millions of Americans to blast the heat in their homes, but without proper insulation, that heat could have gotten trapped in your attic, potentially leaving you with...
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Removing ice dams from roofs

Date: September 16, 2023

Media: Insider Link: Removing Ice Dams from Your Roofs Ice Dam Guys specializes in removing snow and ice from roofs, which can cause leaks inside houses. Employees shovel the snow first, then use a steamer to break up the ice. They toss the ice chunks off...
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BBC Interview with Joe Palumbo of Ice Dam Guys®

Date: December 30, 2022

Media: BBC News Link: World Business Report The BBC’s Rahul Tandon interviews Joe Palumbo of Ice Dam Guys® in December of 2022 regarding the record-setting snow emergency in Buffalo, NY and on the increasing severity of heavy-to-disastrous snowstorms in recent years.     Audio-only version...
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Is Your Roof Safe?

Date: February 24, 2021

Head Ice Dam Guy Joe Palumbo talks about the dangers ice dams can have on your home's roof after Chicago is blasted with winter weather. Joe talks with Bruce St. James of WLS-AM 890 in Chicago. ...
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Heavy snowfall takes a toll on Chicago-area roofs — and collapses could be just the start of the misery

Date: February 23, 2021

Media: Chicago Tribune Link: Heavy snowfall takes a toll on Chicago-area roofs — and collapses could be just the start of the misery   This year’s especially snowy winter is weighing on Chicagoans’ hearts, spirits and shoulders. But most of all, it’s weighing on their...
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An Ice Dam on Your Roof Can Cause Big Problems

Date: February 22, 2021

Media: Spectrum News 1 Link: An Ice Dam on Your Roof Can Cause Big Problems While icicles can make for a pretty sight in the winter, they can also be a warning sign of a potentially major – and costly – problem. You may have...
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What is an ice dam and how do I prevent them?

Date: March 17, 2020

Media: ReMax Results Link: What is an ice dam and how do I prevent them? What is an Ice Dam, and how do I prevent them? Prevent damage to your home AND save money? Say no more. Learn all about Ice Dam prevention and removal...
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In the Treasure Valley, ‘dam’ is now a four-letter word

Date: March 15, 2020

Media: Idaho Statesmen Link: In the Treasure Valley, ‘dam’ is now a four-letter word Joe Palumbo knows ice dams. He lives in Minnesota, where ice dams are a part of life. He started a company, Ice Dam Guys, to remove them from homes and businesses....
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When should you remove snow and icicles from your roof?

Date: March 15, 2020

Media: Yahoo! News Link: When should you remove snow and icicles from your roof? In the world of a child, knocking huge icicles hanging from a roof is the most fun game the winter can provide. But to the wallets of a homeowner, knocking huge...
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Your Roof Can’t Wear a Puffy Coat in Cold Weather. Here’s How You Can Keep It Cozy.

Date: March 15, 2020

Media: Farmers Insurance Link: Your Roof Can’t Wear a Puffy Coat in Cold Weather. Here’s How You Can Keep It Cozy. During snow and ice season, ice dams are an invisible threat that can cause major damage to your home and roof. Learn how you...
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The Man Who Invented Ice Dams

Date: March 19, 2019

Media: Twin Cities Business Link: The Man Who Invented Ice Dams Before Joe Palumbo came along, they were just those annoying ice structures. Now they have a name and are part of a $2 million business. Joe Palumbo knows that his name will likely forever...
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The ice dam cometh. Are you ready?

Date: March 19, 2019

Media: Boston Globe Link: The ice dam cometh. Are you ready? After the winter we had, our motto became: “Ice dams be damned.” My husband and I spent the summer with a parade of roofers and insulation contractors trying to figure out how to prevent...
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Minnesota ice-dam wranglers find warm welcome out East

Date: March 18, 2019

Media: Star Tribune. Link: Minnesota ice-dam wranglers find warm welcome out East   A cascade of ice adheres along the side of a brick building in downtown Boston, Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Ice dams have been a huge problem across the northeast this year. Massachusetts’...
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When should you remove snow and icicles from your roof?

Date: March 18, 2019

Media: Accuweather. Link: When should you remove snow and icicles from your roof? In the world of a child, knocking huge icicles hanging from a roof is the most fun game the winter can provide. But to the wallets of a homeowner, knocking huge icicles...
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