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Default Can anybody explain what's happening?

Two ways to fix this. First (and best) is to remove the shingles up to a
point three ft. from the outside wall. Then overlay with ice shield
(self-adhesive roofing paper designed for this), or two layers of roofing
felt, glued together. Make certain that the existing roof paper is placed
over the ice shield protection (direct of water flow.) Then re-shingle
eaves. Second way is to install ice melting coils at the eaves and down the
downspouts. This runs up the electric bill but will melt any snow and ice at
the eaves and eliminates the problem. In any case it's important to fix this
as it will deteriorate the structure and cost more in the long run.

"RicodJour" wrote in message
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On Mar 26, 10:56 am, wrote:

Water getting under the shingles and the saturating the plywood
underneath. Getting in the soffit, and then running down the outside
wall. Looks like the flashing wasn't done properly, should have
atleast 18" under the shingles to the edge of the roof to prevent ice
damns. Better have someone have a look at it very quick.