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 chemicals do you use for soft washing?

• <div><p>Soft washing chemicals typically consist of a mix of sodium hypochlorite (or a chemical component of bleach) and water. While sodium hypochlorite and bleach are often thought to be the same thing, there is one small but key difference between the two: sodium hypochlorite comes in powdered rather than liquid form, which means that it&rsquo;s also more concentrated and more effective from less product overall.</p></div>

Q: Are there any risks associated with roof cleaning?

• <div><p>Risks include slipping, shingle damage, or chemical misuse. Professionals ensure safety and proper procedures to minimize these hazards.</p></div>

Q: What time of year do you remove algae from a roof?

• <div><p>Ideally, you will tackle removing algae from your roof during spring or summer when the weather is drier and warmer. Because algae tends to grow during the colder and wetter months, you want to tackle this project before the temperature drops to hopefully keep it from coming back at all.</p></div>

Q: What kills moss permanently?

• <div><p>Chemical herbicides will kill moss permanently. The same goes with bleach water. However, moss can start growing again once a new layer of dirt and debris is caught in your sand in paver joints. Therefore, the problem is not about killing moss permanently, but ensuring effective prevention of moss regrowth. </p></div>

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Last update on October 18, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
We needed a leak on our roof around the chimney fixed. They were very professional, knowledgeable and easy to talk to and promptly returned phone calls. It is rare to find such professionals in this day and age. We highly recommend them and appreciate their expertise to get the job done! Thank...
M & M Contracting
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Reviewed in March 2024
They did an excellent job! They were very professional, getting the material here the next day and working consistently until the job was done. They checked with us as the work progressed to see if they were doing it up to our expectations. After they were finished they came and cleaned up,...
4 CLASSIC SIDING LLC
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Reviewed in April 2018
Today I had a complete sprinkler system installed at my home. Front yard and a big back yard. 14 heads in the back, 11 in the front. I can tell you that I completely enjoyed working with Kean, Brandon and their crew. They were thorough, paid attention to the details, put the yard back together...
Old Faithful Sprinkler & Landscape
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Reviewed in April 2017
Their bid was the most attractive. The job went considerably over budget partly due to underestimates of our roofing area and our insistence of quality sheathing to replace a portion of the roof deck that had lived out its useful life and our request to install adequate attic vents. When the...
A & J Siding and Gutters LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
Rudy repaired some leaks around my chimney and AC unit, he was very fast in getting back with me and fixed the leaks promptly. I was very happy with the services he provided.
Rudy's Quality Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2014
The owner, Bill, came and inspected the flashing around the chimney on my roof. He said that I needed to contact a mason for the work that needed to be done. I have contacted a mason and waiting for him to complete the job. In the past Bill has repaired my roof, put railings on the steps down...
Carter Carpentry
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Reviewed in April 2014
Very professional, showed up exactly when he said he was going to show up. It took 2 1/2 days to completely strip the roof to the wood and reroof. He used tarps all the way around the house to keep all of the scrap cleaned up, and used a magnetic sweeper to ensure that all nails were cleaned up...
John Holcomb Roofing
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Reviewed in April 2012
A strange thing was happening with the Oil temp gauge in my vehicle and had been reoccurring since earlier in the year. The service department had thought it was just a computer reset that needed to be done, but it started again after a couple months. The service advisor and tech handled the...
Cole Chevrolet
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# 9 Three Mile Lane

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# 9 Three Mile Lane

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We Are a full sevice General building contractor. Member of the A.G.C. Of America. we have been in Buisness for over 60 years. We also construct green Buildingings. and also install Radon Sytems.

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Plew's Heating & Air Conditioning was Established in 1976, we are currently celebrating our 37th Anniversary. We are a full service company. From Design to Service to Installation, for all your HVAC and Home Comfort Needs.Custom Duct Design Bonus Room Solutions. We take your interest serious. We use computerized heating software programs to properly size equipment and venting systems. Selecting a heating and cooling system is an important financial decision we strive to provide our customers with the highest of quality, comfort and technology available. Emergency Service Available 24/7 by calling 208-734-5722.Flat Rate Pricing- FREE Estimates on new Installs- "THE NAME YOU CAN TRUST"

Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

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.

Soft washing chemicals typically consist of a mix of sodium hypochlorite (or a chemical component of bleach) and water. While sodium hypochlorite and bleach are often thought to be the same thing, there is one small but key difference between the two: sodium hypochlorite comes in powdered rather than liquid form, which means that it’s also more concentrated and more effective from less product overall.

Risks include slipping, shingle damage, or chemical misuse. Professionals ensure safety and proper procedures to minimize these hazards.

Ideally, you will tackle removing algae from your roof during spring or summer when the weather is drier and warmer. Because algae tends to grow during the colder and wetter months, you want to tackle this project before the temperature drops to hopefully keep it from coming back at all.

Chemical herbicides will kill moss permanently. The same goes with bleach water. However, moss can start growing again once a new layer of dirt and debris is caught in your sand in paver joints. Therefore, the problem is not about killing moss permanently, but ensuring effective prevention of moss regrowth.

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