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 maintenance is required for heating cables on a roof?

• <div><p>Maintenance involves regular inspection of connections and cables, ensuring they are free from obstructions and functioning correctly to avoid ice buildup.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't shovel your roof?

• <div><p>Clearing snow from your roof can be a tedious and time-consuming job. Even so, it is extremely important to maintain your roof during the winter months. You can help prevent ice dams and avoid roof collapse.</p><p>As a side note, rather than shoveling your roof, you should always use a roof rake to modify the job. Otherwise, call in a professional.</p></div>

Q: What is a flat roof suitable for?

• <div><p>Flat roofs are a solid option for people who want extra outdoor space. Flat roofs are very common in other parts of the world and only recently has the U.S. started to see the benefit in the increased space. Flat roofs are also easier to maintain and pose much less of a safety risk, which allows for more DIY work for handy homeowners. Some people also build green or living roofs that grow plant life. </p></div>

Q: How do you hang Christmas lights on a roof without gutters?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have gutters, you can hang <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hang-christmas-lights-tile-roof.htm">Christmas lights on your tile roof</a> or shingles with the right kind of roof clips. Again, you should avoid using nails or staples, as they could damage your roof&rsquo;s material. Adhesive light-hanging clips are best for hanging lights on a roof.</p><p> </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2019
Green Valley was the only company that noticed I had skylights and recommended that I replace those at the same time. I had an old furnace chimney and the workers double checked before they removed it . They wanted to verify they were not removing an active vent. Clean up was complete.
Green Valley Roofing Siding Windows
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Reviewed in July 2019
We got a roof replacement from Roofs R Us in February 2016. It's been leaking for 3 years. Just found out today that he never took out a permit or had it inspected. Guess now I know why! When we called AJ to have him come repair it, we didn't get a phone call back for 2 weeks. We finally called...
Roofs R Us
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Reviewed in November 2013
Professionalism at it's best! Fireplaces are dirty but you wouldn't know it when you use the Cheerful Chimney Sweep! He brought his own sparkling clean drop cloth and ONLY walked on it. He even walked it backwards out of the house so he would not step on my carpet! After be left there was no...
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Reviewed in May 2013
One summer day, a few of shingles flew off our roof. I called Peterson to have them come out and fix them and repair the flashing around our chimney/exhaust. They were late coming out, but finally, supposedly came out and made the repairs. I never saw them, but my neighbor commented that they'd...
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Reviewed in May 2012
Winston's first did an Level 1 inspection and provided clear information (including photos) about our chimney's condition and needed repairs. The chimney is 55+ years old and the original clay flue tiles and the crown had deteriorated. The technician was thorough and courteous and was really...
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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Maintenance involves regular inspection of connections and cables, ensuring they are free from obstructions and functioning correctly to avoid ice buildup.

Clearing snow from your roof can be a tedious and time-consuming job. Even so, it is extremely important to maintain your roof during the winter months. You can help prevent ice dams and avoid roof collapse.

As a side note, rather than shoveling your roof, you should always use a roof rake to modify the job. Otherwise, call in a professional.

Flat roofs are a solid option for people who want extra outdoor space. Flat roofs are very common in other parts of the world and only recently has the U.S. started to see the benefit in the increased space. Flat roofs are also easier to maintain and pose much less of a safety risk, which allows for more DIY work for handy homeowners. Some people also build green or living roofs that grow plant life.

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.

If you don’t have gutters, you can hang Christmas lights on your tile roof or shingles with the right kind of roof clips. Again, you should avoid using nails or staples, as they could damage your roof’s material. Adhesive light-hanging clips are best for hanging lights on a roof.

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