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Ice dam

Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-001763

A ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof, preventing melting snow from draining off the roof. The trapped water can back up under shingles and leak into a home, causing damage to ceilings, walls, and insulation. Homeowners insurance policies often cover damage caused by ice dams, but prevention measures are recommended.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-INS-001763
FieldInsurance and risk management
SubjectPersonal Lines
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-001763",
  "term": "Ice dam",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof, preventing melting snow from draining off the roof. The trapped water can back up under shingles and leak into a home, causing damage to ceilings, walls, and insulation. Homeowners insurance policies often cover damage caused by ice dams, but prevention measures are recommended.",
  "subject": "Personal Lines",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/ice-dam/"
}

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