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: Can I just rinse my solar panels?

• <div><p>You can rinse your solar panels in some cases. For example, periodically rinsing your solar panels can remove light debris if you live in an agricultural or dusty area. Light dust and dirt won&rsquo;t affect efficiency much, but they can build up and mix with other debris like animal droppings, leaves, and small sticks. </p></div>

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: What is involved in the roof cleaning process?

• <div><p>It generally involves soft washing with eco-friendly detergents to remove contaminants, avoiding high-pressure methods that can damage materials.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a sealed roof?

• <div><p>Inspect annually for damage, clean debris, and reapply sealant to maintain protection.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2014
This is now the 3rd time we've hired Dakota Carpentry for a project, and we are still thrilled with the quality and professionalism of their work as always. We had this completed as part of a home inspection agreement prior to selling our home. The work around the chimney was done very well and...
DAKOTA CARPENTRY INC
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Reviewed in October 2013
Price seems high for time involved and cap. Mr Batts showed me that they are using a heavy stainless steel cap and told me the one they used previously stained the chimneys. Price for this cap was $250.00. The price was a good deal higher than other times I've had chimney work done. They...
Batts' Chimney Services
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Reviewed in January 2013
Mark's wife,Lisa, handled communications with me; I live in Idaho, so we communicated at a distance. She was very prompt in answering emails and courteous via telephone. When I visited Moorhead after the work was completed, my inspection revealed all work and clean up had been done. This...
M & J Construction of Moorhead Inc
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Reviewed in October 2011
The bid was for $775.00, which I thought was way too high to begin with but he was very eager to get the job done so I hired him. He found a couple bee's nests inside the chimney and instead of having me call an exterminator, he said he would take care of them himself. After a couple weeks,...
Fix A Brick
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Reviewed in July 2011
The installation of the WaterGuard system was completed on Friday, June 10, 2011. The Innovative Basement Systems of Fargo, ND sent out brochures, and a book “Dry Basement Science” so we could familiarize ourselves with the solution to our families water opportunity in the basement on the West...
Groundworks
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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.

You can rinse your solar panels in some cases. For example, periodically rinsing your solar panels can remove light debris if you live in an agricultural or dusty area. Light dust and dirt won’t affect efficiency much, but they can build up and mix with other debris like animal droppings, leaves, and small sticks.

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.

It generally involves soft washing with eco-friendly detergents to remove contaminants, avoiding high-pressure methods that can damage materials.

Inspect annually for damage, clean debris, and reapply sealant to maintain protection.

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