Roof Snow Removal in Long Island When shoveling snow off a roof, the rule of thumb is to wait until a depth of 6" has been reached, but that isn't realistic in the high country. Winter Park receives 325" of snow on average each winter season, which means you'll have to shovel snow off your roof at least 54 times a season — that's roughly 13 times a month (or 3 times a week) of rooftop acrobatics! Some homeowners believe that the greatest time to shovel snow off their roofs is when they see their neighbors doing it - the neighbors, of course, think the same thing – while others prefer to consult a contractor like a local handyman or us to determine the optimal schedule. Others, unfortunately, wait until problems arise, such as water leaks or ice dams, before considering preventative measures to safeguard their home.
How to Help Reduce Roof Snow Load The good news is that homeowners may take a few precautionary actions to lessen roof snow loads; we'll go over a couple of them below. ● Ice crystals should be broken off (if it is safe to do so). Yes, they're attractive, and children adore them, but they may also be hazardous as they add weight to the roof. It's simple to break them off while they're young; however, breaking them off once they've grown to be big might require a lot of time and effort. ● Ice dams should be removed since they generate more and more problems as the season progresses. Chip away at ice jams with caution so as not to damage the roof. ● In the summer, install heat cables. Ice dams and ice build-up on your roof can be avoided with the use of heat cables. ● Snow fences and snow brackets aid in the movement of the roof's higher layers of the snow mass.
Tips of Removing snow ● Smaller one-story dwellings can frequently remove the snow from the roof on their own. If you have the correct tools — in this case, long-handled shovels and rakes – you should be able to clear the snow while remaining safe on the ground. There are snow rakes with telescopic handles that may be adjusted to fit different roof heights. ● Some of the tools can be used to drag snow off the roof, while others can be slipped between the roof and the snow to allow gravity and the weight of the snow to let it glide straight off. ● You can usually remove the snow by yourself in this method, but you won't want to climb up onto the roof to do so. If you attempted this, the risk of slipping and falling would be far too severe. ● It's also crucial to remember that you don't have to remove all of the visible snow off the roof's top. You should just be concerned with clearing the majority of the snow, as this will lessen the weight and load on the roof. ● Of course, you always want to be as safe as possible. This implies that when you remove the snow and ice, you'll want to consider where it will land. You want to be sure that you don't pull any snow or ice down on yourself, your children, pets, or anything that may be underneath the roof. If you are removing a lot of snow, you might want to lay some plywood in front of the windows to protect them from falling debris.
Choosing the right Snow and Ice removal service Snow and ice removal from the roof prevents accidents and major structural damage. A professional roof snow removal service in Long Island will keep your home or business safe to use throughout the winter season. The potential of ice dams, roof damage, and leaks grow as snow accumulates, as does the risk of harm from ice falling on your loved ones and other persons strolling by. You might think of removing the roof yourself but do so with caution because snow and ice removal is a highly specialized and risky job.