Snow And Ice Buildup On Roof

Repeat the process after every snowfall to keep the roof clear of ice dams.

Snow and ice buildup on roof.

Position a ladder up against the house so you can reach the roof safely. Helmet heat is wired throughout your gutters and downspouts. We at roofmaster have no issue removing even the toughest ice blockages. When the snow on your roof melts during a warmer than average day the exact same thing will happen.

Stop ice dams with a cold roof. This only occurs when part of your roof warms to above 32 degrees f warm enough to melt the snow while the roof edge remains below freezing. Roof gutter heating prevention of snow ice build up snow build up on a roof can serious problems to both the roof itself and the building fabric inside as a result of thawing melt water. Damaging snow and ice buildup is averted.

Ice dams and icicles form when the snow melts runs down your roof and refreezes near the edge. This scenario is often the result of a warm attic. Purchase a long handled aluminum roof rake preferably with wheels or a non stick graphite blade. Helmet heat is a self regulating heating system that melts snow and ice before it can form into damaging mounds weighing down on your roof gutters and downspouts.

To use the rake pull the snow toward the edge of your roof. If you push the snow across the roof you could end up damaging the shingles. To avoid this problem occurring we recommend having a roofing expert analyze the ice buildup on your roof at least a couple times during the season. Add snow guards to the roof to prevent snow and ice build up.