RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING Q: Last winter, an ice dam developed on our roof causing a leak into our main living room! I was not sure how to take care of it. The first idea that came Doug Jones to mind, is take a hammer and get to work. Bad idea! I not only damaged the gutter, but also the new shingles we had installed last Spring. Imagine all of this after the stress of the holidays! I was regretting not calling the professionals. To make matters worse, it seemed to start smelling a little musty. My wife is sensitive to smells and was not a happy camper! What is the best way to prevent ice dams or get rid of them with the least amount of stress? A. Well, my friend, according to our experts, "Ice dams are among the most common causes of water damage" And guess what comes after..MOLD! We recommend regular snow removal from your roof as you would clearing your walkways and driveway. This can help prevent ice dams. In the event you find yourself looking up at your roof to a well-developed ice dam, call your local ice removal guys to take care of the dam. Next, make sure to get a water mitigation expert to come check for hidden moisture. ServiceMaster Professional Services has water mitigation technicians standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help you with your needs. They have instruments to detect moisture or mold growth early and keep your home in tip top shape! Remember friends, mold can cause long-term respiratory issues in people of any age. It can take as little as 72 hours to double in growth and loves organic materials such as, wood, paper, fabric, and dust. Let us help you prevent that from happening! ServiceMASTER Call us at (218) 396-2439 or visit our website at servicemasterps.com Restore RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEANING Q: Last winter, an ice dam developed on our roof causing a leak into our main living room! I was not sure how to take care of it. The first idea that came Doug Jones to mind, is take a hammer and get to work. Bad idea! I not only damaged the gutter, but also the new shingles we had installed last Spring. Imagine all of this after the stress of the holidays! I was regretting not calling the professionals. To make matters worse, it seemed to start smelling a little musty. My wife is sensitive to smells and was not a happy camper! What is the best way to prevent ice dams or get rid of them with the least amount of stress? A. Well, my friend, according to our experts, "Ice dams are among the most common causes of water damage" And guess what comes after..MOLD! We recommend regular snow removal from your roof as you would clearing your walkways and driveway. This can help prevent ice dams. In the event you find yourself looking up at your roof to a well-developed ice dam, call your local ice removal guys to take care of the dam. Next, make sure to get a water mitigation expert to come check for hidden moisture. ServiceMaster Professional Services has water mitigation technicians standing by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to help you with your needs. They have instruments to detect moisture or mold growth early and keep your home in tip top shape! Remember friends, mold can cause long-term respiratory issues in people of any age. It can take as little as 72 hours to double in growth and loves organic materials such as, wood, paper, fabric, and dust. Let us help you prevent that from happening! ServiceMASTER Call us at (218) 396-2439 or visit our website at servicemasterps.com Restore