Every winter, we watch Utah homeowners deal with devastating ice dam damage—water damage, destroyed insulation, and repair bills reaching thousands of dollars. At Gutter Boys, we believe prevention beats expensive repairs every time.
Most homeowners wait until icicles hang from their gutters before taking action. By then, ice dams might already be forming, creating problems you won’t notice until water drips through your ceiling. The tricky part? Ice damage often happens gradually, working behind the scenes for weeks before you see obvious signs.
That’s why we’re passionate about heat tape installation and year-round gutter maintenance. After years of emergency calls and costly repairs, we’ve learned that the best defense is a good offense—stopping ice dams before they even start forming.
Why Ice Dams Form in Utah
Ice dams form when warm air escapes from your attic and melts roof snow. That melted water flows to colder gutter edges and freezes solid, creating a barrier that forces water under your shingles.
Utah’s climate makes us particularly vulnerable—cold nights and warmer days create perfect freeze-thaw conditions. Add heavy snowfall from storms rolling off the Great Salt Lake, and you’ve got a recipe for serious problems. We’ve seen ice formations rip gutters …
