Ice dams in Seattle form when warm attics melt snow that refreezes at eaves, forcing water under shingles

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Ice dams in Seattle form when warm attics melt snow that refreezes at eaves, forcing water under shingles. Continuous soffit-to-ridge ventilation, air sealing, and eave ice-and-water shield stop hidden winter leaks.