This identifier probably only applys to people in places that get snowy enough roofs.
I notice many older homes and businesses in my area have huge ice formations that go all the way to the ground . Some have ice to lesser extents. There usually isn't as much snow left on the roof deck. It all melts and dams up over the overhange. The newer or updated homes don't seem to have this problem.
Does this seem like a good indicator of heat loss (and attic insulation)?
How does your roof look?
I don't have any ice hanging around the edges and the snow just keeps piling up on my roof. In fact I just busted up and removed a good portion of the drift in the picture. I do know that more insulation would be even better though
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