Do heated roof cables prevent ice damming?

• <div><p>Yes, and they do it exceptionally well. Heated roof cables have two purposes: melting snow and preventing ice buildup. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-causes-ice-dams.htm">Ice damming</a> <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-prevent-ice-dams.htm">happens when ice forms on the roof</a> (usually where the roof meets the gutter) and melts stubbornly slowly, causing moisture to enter the roof itself and, therefore, the home. </p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2021
Great guy and a great job. I would use him again!
BRS Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
That's it. He came. He evaluated. He suggested we do what was best for us, which meant us getting warranty work done and he got nothing. (We had not considered warranty since our place is over 2 years old.) Note: I do not remember the date, but your system requires one, so I put in a fake date...
Fuzzy Side Up Installs
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Reviewed in July 2014
Victor called me back promptly with an estimate and sent Zach out to do my carpet. Zach arrived as scheduled and was very pleasant and professional. I had a lot of carpet to be cleaned and Zach worked alone to complete a very big job for one person to do without help. He did an excellent job and...
Best Deal Steam Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2014
She cleaned all the easy stuff (dusting, counters, sweep, mop), but she didn't touch any of the stuff that I really wanted her to do, like behind the fridge, stove, oven and everything I didn't have time to do. You really have to watch these people, and I didn't have time to come back and do a...
A Affordable House Cleaning By Diane's Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
My call to the Chimney Doctor was answered in a timely manner and an appointment made for chimney and dryer vent cleaning. I was given the name of the representative that would be performing the services. About fifteen minutes prior to the appointed time, I received a call from Guy that he was...
Chimney Doctor
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Reviewed in November 2013
When we made contact, chimney sweeping went fine. However, we have called and emailed several times and Airstream Duct Cleaning simply does not respond. This is very frustrating and not good customer service. We will take our business elsewhere (if we can find another chimney sweep!).
Airstream Duct Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2012
He arrived right on time even though they never called the day before and confirm the appt like they told me they would do. I made this appt months in advance. He looked in the chimney said it was clean vacuumed out some of the soot and asked for $95.00. I asked him why didn't he clean the...
North Country Stoves Inc
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Reviewed in October 2011
i contacted lindemann's services almost a month ago and he called once stating spenard builders supply not having windows.
Lindemann's Services
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If you wish to forego painting your shingles but still want to give them a fresh look, a deep cleaning is the first step. Clean off any debris from your roof and gutters, and then power wash your shingles to get grime and algae off. To take things one step further, you might even consider installing new gutters to give your home a bright new look.

Yes, and they do it exceptionally well. Heated roof cables have two purposes: melting snow and preventing ice buildup. Ice damming happens when ice forms on the roof (usually where the roof meets the gutter) and melts stubbornly slowly, causing moisture to enter the roof itself and, therefore, the home.

The cost of removing snow from a roof averages between $300 and $700. However, this cost can range from $200 to $3,000, depending on the size of your roof, the amount of snow, and roof accessibility.

Since snowfall can range from light powder to heavy and condensed snow, part of the price of roof snow removal depends on the amount and type of snow. For 12 inches of snow, you can expect to pay between $200 and $2,000 for this job. However, for 24 inches of snow, that price rises to $300 to $3,000.

Roof cleaning isn’t a necessity, but it can drastically improve your home’s curb appeal and even prolong the life of your roof, so it’s often a great investment. It’s especially a good idea if shaded parts of your roof experience algae or moss growth, which can damage the shingles and hold water against them, increasing the risk of a roof leak.

The best way to clean a roof without damaging it is to opt for soft washing, or better yet, leave it to a professional roof cleaner. Soft washing involves a biodegradable cleaning solution being sprayed on the roof and gently rinsed away after it dissolves built-up residue on your shingles.

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