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Calgary Cold Snap Causes Ice Damming

Calgary chinooks mixed with sudden cold snaps can cause ice to quickly melt and refreeze. When ice is blocking a drainage system, such as a rain gutter, the water can build up behind the drain and start flowing backwards. In this instance this happened and water started flowing into this customers home. The water made its way into this window frame and soaked the building materials and the carpet. The water had to be extracted from the wet carpet and the wall had to be opened. Opening the wall allows us to remove and replace wet insulation and make sure that the area is completely dry to deter mould growth.