Houses, apartment complexes, and businesses all around New England are covered with beautiful icicles this time of year. They are fierce looking statement to the ferocity of the winter of 2015! Though pretty, icicles are often a sign of ice buildup around your gutters. This build up can lead to ice dams where water is trapped behind snow and ice and can’t access the gutters. The water eventually works its way into the roof and will often cause damage to inner walls and ceilings.
