Ice damming is a frequent and challenging problem for homeowners in colder climates, especially for those of us who live in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). For residents of Markham, Ontario, where Master Edge Homes is based, harsh winters can make ice damming a recurring problem. When snow and ice accumulate on your roof, they can create damaging ice dams that jeopardize the structural integrity of your home. This guide will explore what causes ice damming, how it works, and effective methods tailored to the GTA climate for prevention and removal to keep your home safe during the winter months.

Believe it or not, building in the winter is more costly than building in the summer. Understandably, there could be very good reasons why you need to build in the winter months, but there are also a few reasons to consider holding off on that addition, second story or brand new build until the warmer months!

While it’s quite difficult to be prepared for everything winter may bring our way, there are a number of things we can do to make its impact a little more bearable.

Here it comes again! Weather experts are saying we’re in for another harsh winter, so we thought it would be a great time for a refresher of what we need to do before the freezing temperatures hit!