An icicle is a spike of ice formed when water falling from an object freezes.

What does it mean when you have icicles?

When you see icicles form on your gutters and eaves, it is an indication that ice dams are building up on your roof. ... Ice damming occurs once snow accumulates on your roof, and the cycle of snow melting and refreezing begins, creating a buildup of ice.

Do icicles mean Poor insulation?

Those Beautiful Icicles Likely A Sign Of Bad Attic Insulation. ... But more frequently this is a sign of poor attic insulation. Heat rises in a home and can pass through to the attic where there are gaps in the insulation (such as with fiberglass batts) or unsealed leaks around the insulation.