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Demsrule86

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10. The only time I ever had to worry about snow on a roof was when there was an

Sun Dec 17, 2017, 08:41 AM

Dec 2017

insufficient pitch. When we lived in PA, we had a rather flat porch roof which could cause leaks if we didn't get the snow off if there was a great deal of snow. I well remember hubs insisting on climbing on the roof with a broken foot to clean it off. I have lived in many snow areas and some not so snowy, but I have never had an issue with a roof with a good pitch.

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Roof Raking and Snow [View all] janterry Dec 2017 OP

I just bought one. pwb Dec 2017 #1

Oh..... janterry Dec 2017 #2

Thoughts on raking the roof. redwitch Dec 2017 #3

Here's some of the advice I've seen out there janterry Dec 2017 #4

Ice dams usually occur at the eaves. Thor_MN Dec 2017 #5

Oh, that's good to know! janterry Dec 2017 #6

Since you bought the house recently it would make sense to ask some of your neighbors Wash. state Desk Jet Dec 2017 #7

That's a good suggestion janterry Dec 2017 #8

Well there ya go ! Wash. state Desk Jet Dec 2017 #9

The only time I ever had to worry about snow on a roof was when there was an Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #10

The roof cleared, but not the garage janterry Dec 2017 #11

I was told that if your snow melts on the roof during a cold spell you need more installation...it Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #12

Everyone here with a slate roof janterry Dec 2017 #13

I wish I had a slate roof...gorgeous and they last forever. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #14

Agreed ElishaMiner Sep 2018 #15