Does shoveling your roof prevent ice dams?

• <div><p>Removing snow from your roof can help prevent ice dams, but the best thing to do is address insulation issues in your attic. If you do decide to remove the snow manually, you should always use a roof rake rather than a shovel. You shouldn’t climb your snowy roof in any circumstance, and roof rake allows you to remove the snow from the ground or a ladder. For the best results, remove snow as soon as possible after it falls.</p></div>

• <div><p>While most people associate defrosting icy roads with salt, you can also use sugar for a similar result. Sugar lowers the freezing point of water, melting ice in a pinch.</p><p>However, sugar doesn’t melt ice as well as salt because it doesn’t separate the water molecules as efficiently. So, if you need to quickly melt a stubborn patch of ice on your driveway or walkway, it’s best to use salt over sugar for faster results.</p></div>

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Q: Will salt melt ice overnight?

• <div><p>Whether salt melts ice overnight will depend on how low the temperature drops. If temperatures stay around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, you can count on salt melting ice overnight. Otherwise, the lower temperatures get, the less effective the salt is in melting ice, and the more likely you&rsquo;ll wake up with a slippery driveway the next day. </p><p> </p></div>

Q: Should you shovel out your window wells?

• <div><p>A common mistake is you can let snow melt naturally in a window well. However, snow buildup in the well can damage your window frames and walls. The melting snow also poses risks of water damage as it may leak through into the basement. It&rsquo;s important to shovel snow out of your window wells before too much snow is piled in there.</p></div>

Q: Does insurance cover roof damage from snow?

• <div><p>Yes, some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-know-your-homeowners-insurance.htm">homeowners insurance policies</a> cover roof damage caused by snow. However, these full or partial payouts can vary depending on the age of your roof and other related factors, like the overall condition it was in before the snowfall. It&rsquo;s best to check with your specific homeowners insurance policy to determine snow damage coverage and exclusions. </p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Work was done perfectly and on time. Replaced roof and gutters. No more leaks!
Home Genius Exteriors
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Reviewed in January 2023
Antonio was great to work with! Penn West arrived at the property in less than one hour from my call and repaired our roof the following morning. I would highly recommend them.
Penn West Roofing & Repair
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Reviewed in July 2022
Everybody was very efficient and amazing to deal with. The process was very quick without giving up quality of work. Took the time to clean up. Very satisfied from sales with Andy, to production with Lauren and Devan. Devan even went onto roof to remove our antenna from our chimney. I highly...
Home Genius Exteriors
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Reviewed in November 2020
Thaddeus called to set up appointment for quote. He wore a mask and removed his shoes when entering a house my husband and I flipped for sale. Within a week the technicians, Adama and Cam came to remove the mold in the attic. They were courteous and efficient. This is a top notch company and I...
Mold Medics
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Reviewed in November 2018
We had a leak that showed on second floor ceiling. The owner kept the appointment that was mutually convenient for him to examine the roof three stories above ground level to determine where the leak was coming from. He crawled into attic space and also examined the roof from the outside. He...
Knox's Construction
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Reviewed in July 2017
I had a refrigerator delivered by Best Buy yesterday and they were unable to connect the water line from the old frig to the new. It needed to have a new adapter compatible with the steel hoses. I needed a plumber. I called on July 3rd at 8:00 a.m. and explained my problem and that I was having...
CITY PLUMBING HEATING & AIR
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Reviewed in April 2016
It was a wonderful job. They actually climbed the tree (about 50 ft.) and cut off the upper branches so that they would not fall onto the garage roof. It was amazing. The care and skill that they have is beyond excellent. I would recommend them to anyone for any tree service.
Kruljac Tree Services
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Reviewed in July 2014
The painter arrived on time and with the supplies he needed to complete the job. He removed the the handrail and painted the stairwell, the upstairs hallway, and downstairs hallway. The color was the color we chose. His work was excellent and neat. He applied two coats.
Fresh Coat Painters of Cranberry Twp
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Reviewed in April 2013
Rick made some suggestions on the design which we agreed upon and while he was here suggested that we place the gutter drain under ground. ( Very happy for that!) I contacted Rick in late December about doing the job but all this time we were plagued with Snow, Rain, Sleet and every other kind...
Rick Page Quality Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2012
I hired Gerard Plumbing to come to my home to remove and replace the bathroom vanity faucets. They arrived on time and as soon as he came in the house they removed their shoes and put on paper slippers. They removed the old bathroom faucets and installed new ones. They price by the job and not...
Gerard Plumbing & Heating
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