Our Inspection Blog: Roofs

Articles and information about roofing systems, common roof problems, and roof inspection findings in Northern Michigan homes. Topics include asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofing, roof ventilation, ice dams, snow load damage, gutter systems, attic insulation, and roofing issues specific to Northern Michigan’s heavy snowfall and freeze-thaw cycles.

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Ice Dam Damage: Costly Warning Signs Many Northern Michigan Homeowners Miss

by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Mar 10, 2026 | Home Inspection, Roofs

Ice dam damage is one of the most expensive — and most overlooked — problems I find in Northern Michigan homes. A single winter of untreated ice dams can lead to roof leaks, structural rot, mold growth, and insulation failure. Worse, the damage often goes unnoticed...

Ice Dam Damage: Costly Warning Signs Many Northern Michigan Homeowners Miss

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