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Haywards roofing does residential and commercial work from tearing off old roofs to installing new roofs along with repairs maintenance inspections gutters gutter cleaning.


"Adam did a great job with all installations and repairs required of him. He was knowledgeable, professional and willing to do what ever he was asked to install or repair. Offered different options on how to do each item listed. I was very pleased with his work and wouldn't hesitate recommending Adam's work."

Dave M on June 2021

Call with your problem and I’ll help you with a solution. Most Interior and exterior services provided. Whole home remodels, down to replacing your lightbulbs, we can help with it all.

"Adam did a great job with all installations and repairs required of him. He was knowledgeable, professional and willing to do what ever he was asked to install or repair. Offered different options on how to do each item listed. I was very pleased with his work and wouldn't hesitate recommending Adam's work."

Dave M on June 2021





CV Roofing Systems

4456 Maclays Mill Road
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CV Roofing Systems

4456 Maclays Mill Road
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20 years of experience

CV Roofing Systems has provided roofing service to Pennsylvania for over 20 years. Specializing in commercial roofing, the company's contractors are experts in roof installation, repair, replacement, and restoration on all types of commercial roof systems! CV Roofing Systems serves customers in Littlestown, Huntingdon, Chambersburg, Johnstown, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Hershey, Lebanon, Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, Littlestown, Hanover, Greencastle, Shippensburg, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Altoona, Fredrick (MD), Hagerstown (MD), and the surrounding areas.

CV Roofing Systems has provided roofing service to Pennsylvania for over 20 years. Specializing in commercial roofing, the company's contractors are experts in roof installation, repair, replacement, and restoration on all types of commercial roof systems! CV Roofing Systems serves customers in Littlestown, Huntingdon, Chambersburg, Johnstown, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Hershey, Lebanon, Lancaster, York, Gettysburg, Littlestown, Hanover, Greencastle, Shippensburg, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Altoona, Fredrick (MD), Hagerstown (MD), and the surrounding areas.





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Roof Ice and Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

While it’s less common than on other kinds of roofs, yes, ice dams can form on metal roofs. Metal roofs, particularly those with snow guards installed, can still accumulate ice at the roof edge, although ice dams on metal roofs are less likely to cause roof or interior damage than on traditional asphalt shingle roofs.

It is not advisable to use salt on your roof to prevent or remove ice dams. It’s not only mostly ineffective but can also cause serious damage to your roof itself. Salt can rust metal, damage masonry, pit shingles, and cause runoff that’s damaging to plants and animals. 

Snowblowers come in three different sizes: first-, second-, and third-stage blowers. Each additional stage is larger with higher intakes, more powerful, and has more gear options.

A first-stage blower, also called a snow thrower, is usually best for snow 6 to 8 inches or below. Electric snow blowers are usually only available in this size. If you regularly get snow that’s well above six inches, consider a second-stage snow blower. If snowstorms dump 2 to 3 feet of snow repeatedly during winter, you need a third-stage snow blower to tackle it.

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.

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.

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