As temperatures rise and fall, all of that snow and ice on your roof is in a vicious cycle of thawing and refreezing that can ...

So what causes an ice dam? Not enough insulation in the attic is one. Inadequate insulation allows too much heat from the living areas into the attic, which warms the roof and melts the snow.

If your shingle roof develops an unexpected leak this winter, ice dams may be the culprit. These ridges of ice can form at the edge of a roof and prevent snowmelt from draining off as it should.

AAA has some advice for Tennesseans who own a home about how to prevent and spot roof damage amid winter weather.

With recent temperature fluctuations, AAA is alerting Tennessee homeowners about the potential for ice dams, which can damage ...