Ice Dams and Insurance: What homeowners need to know

Ice Dams and Insurance: What homeowners need to know

The frigid temperatures Connecticut has been experiencing over the last week can lead to costly home repairs with pipes bursting and ice dams forming in gutters. “When your pipes freeze and explode, that could easily be 15-$20,000 worth of damage. New roofs cost so much now, so if you need to replace your entire roof, that also could be $20,000 worth of damage,” said Shannon Martin, an insurance expert with Bankrate. So if you see damage in your…