What is the difference between rock salt and ice melt?

• <div><p>Both rock salt and ice melt are naturally occurring salts. Rock salt is sodium chloride, which is the same as table salt. Ice melt products can be made from a combination of salts like magnesium chloride and calcium chloride or can be those salts alone.</p><p>Rock salt comes in large crystals, so it helps provide traction on icy surfaces, whereas ice melt products need to be mixed with sand to provide traction. Ice melt products work at lower temperatures than rock salt, so they might be a better choice if you have a harsh winter climate.</p></div>

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Q: Is ice dam removal covered by insurance?

• <div><p>You should check with your insurance provider, but generally, ice dam removal is not covered by insurance, as it&rsquo;s considered a preventable issue. However, damage from ice dams may be covered by your policy, including roof collapses. In the case of leaks, your belongings may or may not be covered. If you can&rsquo;t find specific information on ice dam removal in your policy, give the insurance company a call and find out.</p></div>

Q: How much weight can a roof take from snow?

• <div><p>Most roofs can take quite a bit of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-how-much-snow-can-your-roof-hold.htm">weight from snow</a>, but their ability to handle heavy snow is not unlimited. Most roofs can handle about 20 pounds per cubic foot of fresh snow. Ice, ice dams, and other factors can contribute to dangerous roof weight. Newer roofs, sloped roofs, and those that have more support can hold more snow than older roofs, flat roofs, and roofs with widely spaced beams. To figure out how much snow your roof can hold, you will need to contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/roofing/">professional roofing contractor</a> to calculate the maximum snow load for your specific roof.</p></div>

Q: Can I use a torch to melt the ice in front of my garage door?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to use a torch to melt ice on your garage door, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. It&rsquo;s very easy to bring the flame too close to the door, which can melt the weather stripping or even the garage door itself. You&rsquo;ll melt ice quickly with a torch, but the damage you&rsquo;re likely to cause can end up costing you a few hundred dollars to fix, which isn&rsquo;t worth it. Instead, we recommend pouring hot water over the frozen area or using a less intense heat source, like a hair dryer or space heater.</p></div>

Q: Is an annual snow removal contract worth it?

• <div><p>Whether or not an annual snow removal contract is worth it depends mainly on location. If you live in an area with frequent heavy snowfall, a yearly contract could be better than paying per clearing. If you live in an area where it only snows a few times a year, paying per snowstorm may be a better option.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2023
I contracted Frey Tree specialists to remove several trees and stumps as well as prune a number of trees on my property. I’m very happy with the service and found Frey to be very professional. I was impressed with the speed in which the completed the work and they left my property in beautiful...
Frey Tree Specialist and Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2017
Great! Arrived within 45 minutes of my call. Removed some tough items including a massive work bench that had to be cut apart.
JimmyTheJunkman.com
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Reviewed in May 2017
Junk King was very professional and prompt to return calls. They showed up on time and completed the hot tub removal in just a few hours. After cutting out the hot tub they cleaned up the entire area. I was very happy and will defintely hire them again!
Junk King Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in November 2015
Very nice and did a great job. They were here when they said they will be here. Very professional and made sure everything were protected. They cleaned all the porches and removed all the debris and did everything really well. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Mt Pleasant Window & Remodeling Co
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Reviewed in June 2015
The extremely cold temperatures this past winter caused the ceramic tiles in our kitchen to shift and "tent". On the advice of the contractor, we submitted a claim to our homeowners insurance. The contractor was present when the claim adjuster came to assess the damage. This was a job that...
Banko & Son Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Owner, Charlie Dillon, is reliable, honest, dependable, and conscientious. We continue to rely upon him for our snow removal and other related needs.
Dillon's Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2013
great selection of quality merchandise unlike the bigger furniture stores in the area. wonderful local company with wonderful customer service and no nonsense given. deliverd when I asked and removed and set up new like the pros they are.
CHROMA TV & APPLIANCE
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Reviewed in July 2013
After I was dissatisfied, the owner Lee brought my vehicle in, removed the wind visors, and refunded my money, no questions asked.
TRUCK N STUFF
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Reviewed in November 2012
It started off great, the old unit was removed, they took some measurements, made a great bracket to mount the new fan, and started fabrication on the unit. My only complaint was the time it took to complete. Their earlier appointment ran late, pushing back my appointment and I had other plans...
HYATT'S APPLIANCE REPAIR
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Reviewed in March 2012
I had asked for a detailed estimate, as I wasn't sure if I was just going to have them top the trees or remove them totally. I did not recieve what I requested, but was given a verbal quote of $1200 to take down both trees.
Kodiak Tree Service
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