This winter was awful – I think we can all agree on that. Ice dams became a problem for many homeowners and condo managers that have never dealt with these issues before.

Sometimes homeowners are tempted to simply cover up the damage with a stain blocker and paint rather than open up the walls. However, if the water hasn’t properly dried up behind those walls, mold can grow. If you have carpet, it’s also important to pull up a part of the flooring to see if it’s still wet underneath. Even if the carpet feels dry, mold can grow on the tack strips that hold it down.

Need to see some evidence? We recently worked on a home where ice dams and water had come in in multiple locations. Take a look at the video to see what we found when we started opening up the walls.