March Madness: Is Your "Ice Dam" Damage Hiding a Bigger Problem?

The heavy snow of February 2026 has finally melted, but for many homeowners in Kingston and New Paltz, the evidence of a rough winter is just showing up. Have you noticed water stains on your ceiling or peeling paint near your windows? These are the calling cards of ice dams.

The Root Cause Isn’t Your Roof

Many people think ice dams are a roofing problem. In reality, they are an insulation problem. When heat leaks from your living space into your attic, it warms the roof deck, melting the snow from underneath. That water runs down to the cold eaves, freezes into a dam, and backs up under your shingles.

The March Fix

Now that the ice is gone, March is the ideal time to address the root cause before next winter (or the spring rains) causes more damage.

1. Remove Wet Insulation: If your old insulation got soaked by ice dam leaks, it’s now a breeding ground for mold.
2. Seal Air Leaks: We find the "bypass" points where heat is escaping.
3. Spray Foam Encapsulation: We apply foam to the underside of the roof deck, keeping the attic temperature consistent with the outdoors.

Don't just patch the drywall fix the problem for good. Let Foamco Inc. evaluate your attic and ensure you never have to deal with ice dams again.