When product is installed, can you still rake snow off the roof after big snow storms ?
368368
I have several hundred feet installed. I do NOT think it would be possible to rake any snow near the gutter portion of the roof; such as within about 2 feet from the gutters up in my case. It would catch the cable and pull it loose. (And it would be a pain to put it back at that time, cuz the shingles are cold/brittle.) I say no.
368369
that would depend on how its installed. I our case we don't use the cable on a roof. We lay it in our driveway to melt drain channels into hard packed snow and ice - short term use now and then. HTH
368370
Yes, but you don't want to push down onto the wires. I tend to rake most of the snow, leaving about 2 inches of snow on the roof. Obviously you have to be careful or you can pull the wires out of the roof.
368371
absolutely not..........unless you want to spend time on a ladder redoing all the work you did the first time. clips are not secure enough to shingles to withstand raking of heavyvsnow. not to mention the force of rake pulling on clips could tear your shingles.
368372
We used a Garelick roof rake that has wheels that keep the blade about 1/2 inch off the roof. We removed about 18 inched of crusted snow and only one clip came loose. I think you'd be fine with fresh snow.
2209366
yes- strong enough to cut snow off the top as long as you dont force the issue- if difficult scrapea layer off the top and then get the rest on your next attempt- stay away from ice layers as this could snap the head off
2065047
Sorry, I have not used it in that situation (Mostly because I don't work well in heavy rain/snow. :) )
773721
I have installed this product on three or four homes, including my own. There is a very small trough between the shingle edge and the product, but there does not seem to be a problem. Heavy rains and winds seem to clear this area of most of the debris.
1208406
It worked very well with throwing deep snow off my nearly flat porch roof. I recommend it for fast cleaning of deep snow. You may have to lift it up md chip away at the snow banks. The wheels help a lot. It is powerful and a great snow tool. It works well.
2085326
Yes. I have left it outside since September, throughout the entire winter. It shows no impact from the weather. This is a great product.
868842
yes,but be sure not to drive on driveway before removing snow because machine will not remove packed snow.
564604
I left mine on, but it seems you could remove them and place the plastic clips back in where they bolt to the roof. I saved mine in case I ever wanted to do just that.
1693016
We have had ours installed on the side of our house for several months. It has been exposed to heavy snow and rain and continues to work well.
584870
Yes. I have had it out all winter long. Lots and lots of snow and ice here no issue at all. It handled it beautifully. It's a wonderful item. No problems with it.
373816
I would not, as it uses paddles to throw the snow and I would think it would damage the shingles. Otherwise this is a great product, it REALLY throws the snow..even wet heavy stuff.........
2051938
Yes, only problem I have is that the roof doesn't hold up to snow...it sags and snow accumulates and then drips when it melts. I'm trying to devise a way to make it stronger. Any ideas?
221867
I've used mine for two snow seasons now and have not had that happen. If you can still return I'd do so.
301340
Not always, depends on snowfall. Most times only a vroom Not always, most times onkr a broom, depends on snow fall and if ice is a factor. Unit does a good job.
1347337
If you have a standing seam or well designed corrugated roof, you may not need deicing cables. The melt should not accumulate, as the snow should slide off the roof. The reason some may have trouble keeping the canes fastened to the roof is that the snow is sliding off. Asphalt rooves don't allow snow avalanches because the snow sticks to the shingles. Adding cables may make things worse, as they would slow down the snow shedding process.
615029
You could but I wouldn't. Leave it on as long as there is snow on the roof. But maybe you don't get much snow?
1844525
I leave mine out for the month-long muzzle loader season in December without problems. If you are leaving it out and you get a bunch of snow, I've had the roof collapse, but after cleaning it off and pushing it back up it was fine.