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Too much snow that's accumulated on a roof can cause leaks and structural stress. But what's considered too much? It depends ...

A roof snow rake is like a 20-ft-long aluminum hoe that homeowners us to lighten the structural load on their roof and to reduce the formation of an ice dam (the only true solution to ice dams, though ...

This tool lets users remove snow from a roof while keeping their feet planted firmly and safely on the ground. Failing to remove heavy snow can damage a roof and home after a big storm. Without a roof ...

When you live in an area that has heavy snow in the winter, you get pretty good at shoveling out your car, driveway, sidewalks, and other walkways around your house. But if you let snow build up on ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — As we inch closer to warmer temperatures in West Michigan, ice buildup on top of our homes has the potential to create some serious damage. Using products like roof rakes and ...

Q When is it necessary to use a roof rake? I have a relatively steep-pitched slate roof. A Never, never use a roof rake or try to shovel snow off a slanted roof. It will do no good, will not cure ice ...