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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Q: What can I use to melt ice on my wood deck?

• <div><p>Be careful when choosing a product to help you remove ice from your wood deck. Never use sand, gravel, or salt, since these items can damage and scratch the wood. Instead, look for chemical de-icers that are marked as safe for wood decks or use hot water to melt snow and ice.</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>

Q: Is there a minimum amount of snow required to use a snowblower?

• <div><p>There is no hard and fast rule about using a snowblower on a specific amount of inches, but most snow removal experts suggest using one on 2 or more inches of snow for best results. This will also depend on what type of surface you&rsquo;re working on and whether the snow is dry or wet. </p></div>

Q: Are snow blowers worth the cost?

• <div><p>If you live in a cold climate with frequent heavy snowfall, investing in a snow blower may be worth the cost. Another thing to consider when factoring in cost is if you have physical limitations that make shoveling snow difficult or even dangerous. So, you may want to start shopping around for a snow blower if you have either or both of these scenarios. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2023
Late Sunday afternoon, my downstairs was flooded with water and raw sewage from an apparent blockage in the city sewer system. Within one hour of calling Keith S at Commercial Water Damage Nevada, Reno Phelan Monge and his team were already at work removing all the damaged materials and drying...
Commercial Water Damage Nevada
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Reviewed in June 2019
Great! Eric was responsive and so pleasant to work with. They removed our old door and motor and installed a new, much better one. They cleaned up everything and hauled away our old door. Eric explained the new remotes to us. Every step of the way was clear, and he tried to give us exactly what...
Master Garage Doors & Gates
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Reviewed in September 2018
They did a great job at the attic insulation removal. I needed my batts insulation removing for years and I wanted it replacing with blown in insulation. Luckily I found out that Attic Insulation Labs has experience with batts insulation and blown in insulation, so I was very happy and they were...
Insulation Labs
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Reviewed in September 2017
Were professional and polite and even showed up early. However, he removed the plate from the outlet, looked at the wire and said it was too old, therefore he could not perform the job. None of our communications had placed an age limit on the house or wiring, that includes the initial offer,...
ADI Electrical
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Reviewed in February 2015
Amazing. I called at 6:40 AM during a snowstorm because the pipe burst feeding into my water heater. He was there by 8:30 AM, had Option 1 completed by 10:10 AM (unfortunately that didn't work, it was just to replace the piping to the tune of $389, which was actually cheaper than a price quote I...
Abacus Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in August 2013
Jerry was on time and completely professional. He removed all of the spots on the sofas and all of stains in the carpet. He did a great job and I would highly recommend him to anyone!
I Work With You Carpet Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
I have bought tires for my vehicles for years at Globe Tire. I stopped by today to have the tires checked. I am driving to Mammoth next week and wanted to make sure the car was ready for snow. They put the car up on the hoist, checked and rotated all the tires for no charge. Handed me back my...
GLOBE TIRE MOTORSPORTS
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Reviewed in June 2010
Overall BVA is a great place for keeping your older Volvos in grat shape. I have a 1996 Volvo that BVA has kept going for the past 10 years. My wife feels comfortable going there as she doesn't feel that Lee will try to snow her with dire stories of uneeded repairs. Lee let's us know what...
BVA INDEPENDENT SERVICE SPECIALISTS
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