Roof Snow & Ice Dams...

MeredithMan · 02-09-2015, 09:42 AM

I have had this happen before and the goal is to contain the damage once the water is inside. If the water starts dripping through the ceiling, drill a small hole, (1/4", and recommend a battery drill, to minimize chances of electrocution

), and let the water drain out into a bucket. You want to get it out of the ceiling and stop it from spreading and try to contain the damage. Don't worry about the hole in the ceiling, as it will have to be repaired anyway as a result of the water drip damage.

MGWillia · 02-09-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

I have had this happen before and the goal is to contain the damage once the water is inside. If the water starts dripping through the ceiling, drill a small hole, (1/4", and recommend a battery drill, to minimize chances of electrocution

), and let the water drain out into a bucket. You want to get it out of the ceiling and stop it from spreading and try to contain the damage. Don't worry about the hole in the ceiling, as it will have to be repaired anyway as a result of the water drip damage.

That was the first order of business. But thanks for making sure I didn't "dummy out"

02-09-2015, 09:42 AM	#1
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 979 Thanks: 263 Thanked 823 Times in 340 Posts	If you do get water inside.... I have had this happen before and the goal is to contain the damage once the water is inside. If the water starts dripping through the ceiling, drill a small hole, (1/4", and recommend a battery drill, to minimize chances of electrocution ), and let the water drain out into a bucket. You want to get it out of the ceiling and stop it from spreading and try to contain the damage. Don't worry about the hole in the ceiling, as it will have to be repaired anyway as a result of the water drip damage.