Get your roof rake out and pull the snow off that first 4 6 feet and any other trouble areas you re aware of.
Push snow off roof.
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Check out these tools that make the job fast easy and safely.
With the snobrum you can easily push heavy wet snow off the roof hood and trunk without scratching the paint or harming the finish of your vehicle.
The durable molded polyethylene foam head has been lab tested for non abrasiveness freeze resistance center load stress and durability to achieve the highest ratings.
You can also tie two ropes to a swivel and pull the swivel to the peak.
Smart way to shovel snow off a roof.
Contact a roofing professional to safely remove the buildup of snow if you are worried about the safety of your home or your roof.
Just as you d go out there to shovel the snow from the driveway or sidewalks you need to get out and remove the snow from the roof.
Less snow will accumulate on a slippery roof it will slide off instead.
You just need to get a rope over your roof.
Use plastic roof snow removal tools such as a snow rake for pitched roofs.
I m thinking how much fun it must have been to be these kids sliding through the snow dusted city 8 track blaring finally parking at lands end.
Removing snow from your roof can be a dangerous job.
You ll need to anticipate where the snow and ice will fall as you pull it off your roof you won t want to pull a load of heavy wet snow down on top of yourself or any helpers.
On average that s a requirement that roofs be able to withstand 30 pounds per square foot of weight from snow.
That s the equivalent of three feet of fresh snow or one foot of packed snow lui.
If your roof is located in windswept areas or even north of the treeline the wind will cause snow drifting making less of it accumulate on your roof.
Slipperiness of the roof.
Remember the goal isn t to remove all visible snow and ice but rather just enough to relieve the excessive load on the roof.
Try to keep a buildup of snow away from fire escapes emergency building exits drain downspouts and ventilation openings.
Always follow the manufacturers tips list.