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To reduce the risk of ice dams forming on the lower edge of a sloped roof, the Institute for Business and Home Safety says keep your attic well-ventilated. The colder the attic, the less melting and refreezing of ice on the roof. This means the attic must be well-insulated from the rest of the house.