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Useful Tip How To De-ICE Your Roof

1. Eliminate its “fuel source” If left alone, the ice dam will continue to be built up by the snow and ice up on your roof. So the first step is to remove this ice and snow using a snow rake, which is a retractable rake that can extend up to about 17 feet or so in length. Stand on the ground (not on the roof or ladder) and use this rake to scrape the existing snowpack down off your roof. Pull the snow toward you; don’t use a side-to-side motion because doing so could dislodge shingles.

2. Chip away An ice pick or awl is best for this task, though a crowbar or hatchet can work too. Standing on a stabilized ladder or other sturdy object, reach into the gutter and chip away at the ice buildup, starting at the gutter and working backward up the roof (being careful not to damage the roof itself). You don’t have to remove all of the ice — just enough so that a channel is created for the melted snow and ice to run through your gutters.

3. Use a chemical de-icer product When it comes to ice melt, you have more options besides plain rock salt. Some products work better in lower temperatures, while others can be damaging to the environment or harm the pets and plants around your home. Here are your best options: Calcium Chloride: It starts working fast, and it’s effective at sub-zero temperatures. Unfortunately, Calcium Chloride can damage plants and grass. It’ll cost you around $10-$19 per 50- lb. Bag.

Cont.. Calcium Magnesium Acetate: It’s environmentally friendly and won’t damage grass or plants, but it isn’t as effective at temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Calcium Magnesium Acetate can also potentially damage concrete. It’ll cost you $20 or more per 50-lb. Bag. Magnesium Chloride: It’s environmentally friendly and safe around plants if it’s not over-applied, and it works well sub-zero temperatures. If you’re not careful, however, Magnesium Chloride is also lethal to pets that suffer from kidney disease if ingested. It’ll cost you around $10-$19 per 50-lb. Bag.

Cont.. Potassium Chloride: It’s environmentally friendly and safe around plants if it’s not over-applied, but it isn’t very effective at temperatures below 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and it’s lethal to pets that suffer from kidney disease if ingested. It’ll cost you $20 or more per 50-lb. bag.

4. Reuse old stockings or panty hose Fill these garments with a chemical de-icer and seal off the ends. Then lay them atop your ice-filled gutters and allow the contents to leak through the stockings or hose and melt the ice. This may take some time and require repositioning of the garments.

5. Spray warm water This is only a stopgap solution, but it can produce immediate results. Obtain some hot or warm water and pour it into a spraying device of some kind (large spray bottle, lawn fertilizer canister, etc.). Then spray the water along the ice to loosen it up. But unless a warming trend strikes your area, the warm water will eventually turn cold and freeze — so use this in conjunction with the other approaches listed above.

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