{"id":3749,"date":"2015-01-28T16:33:18","date_gmt":"2015-01-28T23:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/?p=3749"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:02:41","slug":"winter-weather-blamed-for-toppling-brick-building-in-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/articles\/winter-weather-blamed-for-toppling-brick-building-in-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Weather Blamed for Toppling Bricks in Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In January of 2015, bricks from a downtown Philadelphia building tumbled onto a neighboring roof and into the Lululemon Athletica clothing store, injuring three women. According to Philadelphia inspectors, the repeating process of water freezing and thawing likely weakened the structure, causing its&nbsp;collapse.<\/p>\n<p>The &ldquo;freeze-thaw&rdquo; process is also what&nbsp;<span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_03c062485464133596bbc526f5d691c0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">leads<\/span> to <a title=\"How roof ice dams form\" href=\"\/roof-gutter-deicing\/media\/image\/wz-roof-ice-dam-sm.png\">ice dams<\/a>, the culprit behind costly roof and water damage in homes and businesses throughout the country.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3723\" style=\"width: 442px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3723\" class=\"wp-image-3723 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/philadelphia-skyscrapers-380_280sm.jpg\" alt=\"Skyscrapers in downtown Philadelphia\" width=\"432\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/philadelphia-skyscrapers-380_280sm.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/philadelphia-skyscrapers-380_280sm-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\"\/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3723\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skyscrapers in downtown Philadelphia.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While falling snow and ice presents a significant safety threat to pedestrians in cities like Philadelphia, ice dams pose the greatest threat to homeowners. As heat rises from the home, it can escape into the attic and warm the roof, causing water to trickle down near&nbsp;the roof&rsquo;s edge. But the roof <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_69e07860cfdc337aaf2700f8eb2faf7b\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">eaves<\/span> are colder, causing&nbsp;the water to refreeze. As this process is repeated, water can build up behind the ice where it can seep into tiny cracks of the roof. Each night, as the water refreezes, it expands, paving the way for more water to seep into the cracks and eventually into the home. The resulting water damage within walls and ceilings can be expensive to repair.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> roof de-icing and <a title=\"Roof gutter heating cable\" href=\"\/de-icing\/gutter\/\"><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a7a9a87a19e3dfef6eb9461871898eda\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">gutter<\/span> trace systems<\/a> offer one of the best <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_c403b55d62e1f0be03f0ce387dbef783\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">roof heating<\/span> solutions available for preventing hazardous ice dams and heavy icicles from forming on roofs. The <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_c403b55d62e1f0be03f0ce387dbef783\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">roof heating<\/span> systems are easy to customize and install. Once installed the <strong><a title=\"Warmzone roof de-icing systems\" href=\"\/de-icing\/\">roof de-icing<\/a><\/strong> and <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a7a9a87a19e3dfef6eb9461871898eda\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">gutter<\/span> heating&nbsp;systems operate only when conditions warrant, keeping heavy ice from damaging roof gutters and preventing ice dams from forming along roof edges.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>&rsquo;s large variety of industry leading roof de-icing systems, <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> experts work closely with customers to determine the best and most affordable option for each&nbsp;roof.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3720\" style=\"width: 442px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3720\" class=\"wp-image-3720 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/philadelphia-12th-market-280sm.jpg\" alt=\"Philadelphia during a snowstorm\" width=\"432\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/philadelphia-12th-market-280sm.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/philadelphia-12th-market-280sm-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\"\/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Downtown Philadelphia during a winter snowstorm.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The most popular <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_c403b55d62e1f0be03f0ce387dbef783\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">roof heating<\/span> system features an advanced polymer heating element (<a title=\"Warmzone low-voltage roof de-icing systems\" href=\"\/de-icing\/low-voltage-roofheat\/\">RoofHeat STEP<\/a>) that can be installed directly under roof shingles. 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If installers encounter any issues or have any questions during the process, he\/she can speak with one of the dedicated installation support staff to resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>&rsquo;s <a title=\"Roof de-icing systems and options\" href=\"\/de-icing\/roof-heating-options\/\"><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_c403b55d62e1f0be03f0ce387dbef783\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">roof heating<\/span> options<\/a>, call <strong>888.488.9276<\/strong>. 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Or visit <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> online. As an industry leader, <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> offers one of the most informative radiant heating websites available. 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