This time of year,
ice dams in your gutters can be a huge problem. They can cause your
roof to leak and cause substantial damage to your home. As experts in
ice
dam steaming in Minnesota, we have seen some different ways
people have tried to remove ice dams. Here are a few ways you should
never attempt to get rid of ice dams. You should always call on
professionals like us for our ice dam steaming services.
Never use a sharp
object like an axe or ice pick instead of ice dam steaming. Not only
could you hurt yourself with this type of tool, but shards of ice
could fly back and hit you on the face and cut you. Plus, climbing a
ladder when the ground underneath is icy is very dangerous.
In some hardware
stores, you can find a product called roof melts. These are tablets
you put in your gutters that are supposed to safely and effectively
melt the ice. However, it can be difficult to toss these tablets onto
your roof, which would require you to climb a ladder again. And
sometimes, depending on the slope of your roof, these tablets can
slide all around, which makes them difficult to place properly.
Some
do-it-yourself-ers try a pair of old pantyhose filled with salt. You
fill up the pantyhose with a de-icer like rock salt and then toss
that up into your gutters. While it might be easier to make sure the
pantyhose is in place than the roof melts, when the outdoor
temperatures drop again, the water could refreeze and totally negate
the effects of the pantyhose.
It's best to trust
professionals like us when you need ice dam steaming!
To learn more about
ice dam steaming in Minnesota, call Total Home Exteriors at
612-388-7795 or you can get a Free
Estimate.
