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>

• <div><p>While most people associate defrosting icy roads with salt, you can also use sugar for a similar result. Sugar lowers the freezing point of water, melting ice in a pinch.</p><p>However, sugar doesn’t melt ice as well as salt because it doesn’t separate the water molecules as efficiently. So, if you need to quickly melt a stubborn patch of ice on your driveway or walkway, it’s best to use salt over sugar for faster results.</p></div>

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Q: Should snow be removed from a deck?

• <div><p>Yes, snow should be removed from a deck to protect it from damage caused by moisture and heavy loads. Shovel the snow off of your deck regularly once it is more than four inches deep. Avoid using salt, which can damage your deck.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect snow removal costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on property size, snowfall frequency, and additional services like de-icing or hauling snow offsite.</p></div>

Q: What does home winterization involve?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s the reverse of home de-winterization. To winterize, you purge your plumbing system (including your water heater and all piping) of water. Some experts also recommend filling fixtures with an antifreeze solution. Other tasks involve <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-steps-winterize-your-sprinkler-system.htm">winterizing sprinklers</a>, sealing foundation vents, check weatherproofing around doors and windows, and more.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2024
Absolutely Horrible. Go elsewhere. In summer of 2023 I sought quotes from Roofing companies to redo the roof on my house. I accepted the quote of Lines & Lundgreen even though it was the second highest, but based on 1) the fact I went to high school with some of the family members, 2) their...
Lines & Lungreen Roofing And Insulation Inc
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Reviewed in January 2024
Great tree removal in a tight space. Cleanup was good also.
Yuma Desert Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
I hired an Mr. Foam that is an excellent company that did an outstanding job of coating my roof.
Mr. Foam, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
EZL Roofing responded immediately. The team gave us an estimate immediately. The following day the repairs were completed in a professional manner. Excellent work !! I will recommend them at any time.
EZL Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
The roof leaked; re-used old plywood; now, the roof dips in the front; coating not adequately applied.
H-Dez Roofing Services inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
We have now used AJ and his roofing/handyman company for two complete roof replacements and 2 roof repair jobs. The first roof repair job AJ stepped in to correct errors made by a different roofer who "disappeared" when a home inspector called out the work. AJ came in on short notice and...
Cypress Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
He came out Friday to inspect the roof and found where the air conditioning people had left holes in the roof when they installed my new air-conditioning. He squeezed me in on Monday because we were threatened with rain and he said for sure the roof would leak from the holes Finished up that...
Davin S Rich Roofing
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Reviewed in March 2017
GREAT! Mr. Jacuinde did a beautiful job putting a new roof on my patio. It has fared well through all the rain and looks fabulous. He also checked my entire roof to make sure there would be no leaks and cleared debris off the house roof without being asked to do so. Recently, I asked him to come...
Hechos 2:38 LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
They did an excellent job. Always on time and finished when he said they would and just in time for a major wind & rain storm to hit a couple hours after they were done. Roof held up excellent. We were very impressed by the job that was done & how hard they all worked. Very nice & professional...
ALMODOVA ROOFING & INSULATION
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Reviewed in October 2009
The job went well. They took off all of the old shingles and replace the tar paper and new shingles. The only bad part was a miscommunication, was supposed to also do shed but didnt. When the shingle packages were placed on the roof they knocked some stuff down breaking a few things. Steve did...
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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.

Yes, snow should be removed from a deck to protect it from damage caused by moisture and heavy loads. Shovel the snow off of your deck regularly once it is more than four inches deep. Avoid using salt, which can damage your deck.

Costs depend on property size, snowfall frequency, and additional services like de-icing or hauling snow offsite.

While most people associate defrosting icy roads with salt, you can also use sugar for a similar result. Sugar lowers the freezing point of water, melting ice in a pinch.

However, sugar doesn’t melt ice as well as salt because it doesn’t separate the water molecules as efficiently. So, if you need to quickly melt a stubborn patch of ice on your driveway or walkway, it’s best to use salt over sugar for faster results.

It’s the reverse of home de-winterization. To winterize, you purge your plumbing system (including your water heater and all piping) of water. Some experts also recommend filling fixtures with an antifreeze solution. Other tasks involve winterizing sprinklers, sealing foundation vents, check weatherproofing around doors and windows, and more.

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