A buildup of ice caused damage under the roof's edge of this house on 26th Street in South Bend.
Experts say most ice problems along rooflines can be solved with better insulation.
If you're experiencing roof and gutter problems this spring, you're not alone. Heavy snow early in the winter followed by a steady cycle of brief warm-ups and freezes have taken their toll on many Michiana homes. Roof and gutter contractors are reporting a noticeable rise in repair calls. I'd say we've had ten times the number of calls we normally get, most for repairing a section of gutter that was damaged by ice. We're seeing more roof and gutter problems this year than we have in three years.