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ERS Building Maintenance, Inc.

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40 years of experience

ERS was founded in 1985 as a small, local commercial electrical repair shop in the Baton Rouge, LA area. ERS is now a national provider of building maintenance services from the far northern reaches of the East Coast to the West Coast, all the way down to the Gulf Coast. ERS has employees in these areas, and has aligned ourselves with a 'Preferred Provider Network' of vendors that work exclusive for ERS to provide our vast geographic reach. Our trip charge is a one-hour minimum charge according to the rate-specific geographic region in question. This trip charge is on average a maximum of $60.00

ERS was founded in 1985 as a small, local commercial electrical repair shop in the Baton Rouge, LA area. ERS is now a national provider of building maintenance services from the far northern reaches of the East Coast to the West Coast, all the way down to the Gulf Coast. ERS has employees in these areas, and has aligned ourselves with a 'Preferred Provider Network' of vendors that work exclusive for ERS to provide our vast geographic reach. Our trip charge is a one-hour minimum charge according to the rate-specific geographic region in question. This trip charge is on average a maximum of $60.00


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By The Specs Roofing & Consulting

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By The Specs Roofing & Consulting

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17 years of experience

By The Specs Roofing & Construction is South Eastern Louisiana's premiere roofing contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial new roof installations and roof repairs. We install and repair shingle, metal, slate, built up, TPO, standing seam metal, spray coatings, and industrial elastomeric roofing systems.

By The Specs Roofing & Construction is South Eastern Louisiana's premiere roofing contractor. We specialize in residential and commercial new roof installations and roof repairs. We install and repair shingle, metal, slate, built up, TPO, standing seam metal, spray coatings, and industrial elastomeric roofing systems.

Roof Ice and Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

Some commercial services use sand when clearing ice, but that’s to add instant traction, not to melt the ice. While you can scatter kitty litter, sand, or similar substances on steps, paths, or porches to improve safety during icy conditions, they won’t help melt hardened ice. Rely on salt or other de-icing methods to fully melt away stubborn ice.

When starting the engine, you typically leave the choke on a snowblower in the "choke" or "closed" position. After starting, let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. Then, gradually open the choke, moving it to the "open" or "run" position, allowing more air into the engine and transitioning to a normal fuel-air mixture. The exact duration varies based on the snowblower model and ambient temperature, but as a general rule, you should open the choke once the engine has stabilized and runs smoothly, typically within a few minutes.

Roof raking helps clear snowfall from your roof and, in turn, you hope that this prevents ice dams. But can roof raking actually cause them? Generally, no, it cannot. But you should note that while, in some cases, you might successfully prevent ice dams from forming near the edge of your roof by keeping it cleared with a roof rake, they could still form higher up on the roof, where you are unable to reach. This may leave you wondering: Does roof raking prevent ice dams? While it is not a 100% guaranteed way to prevent them, it does help.

Ice dam removal costs anywhere from $650 to $2,000, with most people paying about $1,200 for this service. The price you pay will depend on a few factors, including the removal method. If your pro uses salt or tablets to get rid of the ice dams, you might only pay $200 to $300. But if they use steam, your costs could increase to $800 to $1,200.

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.

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