Something doesnt seem right here!

I live in an HOA that is prone to Ice Dams. I am on the board and tried to make a request to the Management company to assess roof maintenance. I thought that we might be able to educate homeowners and get a roof maitanence plan in place. After 14" of snow fell here I made a request for them to clear off the roofs. The management company refused my request to clear roofs, and refused to provide me information regarding roof maintenance. They also accused me of attempting to bring up the issue for my own gain. I brought it up at a meeting and since I had little information to provide I was not successful in gaining support.

We are a 40 unit complex that I am informed has a significant number of ice dams that need to be cleared. I count 6 of 8 roofs with significant ice. There are at least two units that have catastrophic damage. I am told that all of the roof vents are covered and that this is agrivating an already dire problem.

I am also advised by a roofing contractor helping some of the residents that my management company has this information. He tells me that he has been told not to approach any of the homeowners. He is even nervous talking to me. He states that the situation is going to get much worse if not resolved. Strangly, I have not been able to reach our manager. Her last email was criptic but said she would talk to me today. Still waiting?

Where do I go from here?

Thanks for these links, Tim! We spent quite a bit of money last year on gutter repairs and I'm certain part of them were due to ice dams. I will show these articles to my board and the next newsletter will urge homeowners to notify our property manager if they find problems.

Your welcome Shelia.

Those articles were ones I found in a quick Google search that weren't product sponsored and as such thought they might provide a less biased discussion (that is one that isn't just trying to sell a product). I am sure that there are other articles out there that may be better.

I wish you luck.

Tim