Eaves are parts of a roof's edge that overhang and extend horizontally ... If you see broken soffit vents or rotting fascia boards, replace or repair them immediately to prevent potential ...
Icicles and ice dams are caused when water freezes along gutters or downspouts from a mixture of temperature fluctuation and heat from your home. Heat rising through your roof melts accumulated snow ...
Slip a strip of adhesive ice-and-water barrier (available where roofing repair products are sold) under the soffit/main roof ...