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Yes, even if the snow shovel is plastic.
How old or new is the roof in question?
Keep the roof from collapsing.
have a 40 pound per sq ft load roof, need to know when we need to shovel the snow off. Live in North Idaho and have had lots of snow
You should use a roof rake to clear at least a few feet from the edge (eaves) of the roof to prevent ice dams.When the ice builds up high enough, the water from the snow melting can't run off the roof, allowing it to find a way under your...
Please serious answers only!!.. How much would you charge to shovel a roof? Im talking a LOT of snow off of 3 roofs.Then the decks as well. This is about 5-6 feet of snow. Harnesses and all. Not to mention we have to hike 2 miles to the place in...
Any place that holds five to six feet of snow on the roof should have a steep slope to the roof itself, (or the builder should be shot). Ever taken a good look at European Alps homes and their roofs?
So, that said, obviously you are up...
We have a lot of snow and ice on our roof--about 4 feet of snow and 2 inches of ice at the base. I've tried shovelling it, hoping it would just slide off, but no. The ice is frozen around the screw heads and it won't budge. Is there an easier...
There's nothing you can safely do. My suggestion for next year is that you put a tarp over the roof before the snow falls. That keep the ice from adhering to the metal and protects it from the potential of rusting.
I would like to know if anyone knows if it makes a difference over the winter to take of the gutters around the house. It makes me worry about ice dams. I don't have a water/ice shield under the shingles and that was a huge mistake when we...
2/12 is almost a flat roof and shingling does not work. The roof should be tar and gravel. Consider the minimum for any slant is 4/12 for shingles because the water will run in especially in the wind. The gutters will not cause ice dams or...
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Shoveling Snow Off A Roof with discount
Stewart Brewster of Los Gatos is living in Armenia as a Peace Corps volunteer
I'm freezing, adjust the thermostat; I'm bored, drive to the mall; I'm hungry, I order some take-out; my roof leaks, so I call the building manager.
These are simple problems to remedy in Los Gatos, but I guarantee my self-reliant neighbors in Armenia take little for granted. In rural Armenia, there is no central heating, no mall and no ordering out. Water through frozen pipes does not flow, and if your roof leaks, grab a ladder and call a limber relative.
Ten months ago, at age 63 old after 41 years in the insurance business, I retired, said good-bye to my family, friends and Los Gatos neighbors and flew off to start an adventure serving as a community development Peace Corps volunteer in a remote Armenian mountain town at a 6,800-foot elevation.
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In California is it the landlords responsibility to showel snow ...
If the landlord does the work and makes a less than perfect job and as a result somebody is injured the landlord could be sued for hurts. Under California this would be limitless..
If the landlord does nothing He/She is guilty of nothing. The snow is an Act of God. Try suing God.
If you want the snow removed you can do it yourself, but at your own risk.
Ian M
It is the Landlord’s dependability to maintain the physical aspect of your property but I reckon that it is probably your dependability to take out the snow from your roof if it is a problem, if the construction is well maintained though snow on your roof should not be a problem. Your kitchen needs cleaning, your bath plug is full of your hair or your garden needs weeding do you call the Landlord then? I thought not. It is certainly your dependability to take up again the day to day up-keep and maintenance of the property when you rent. If the roof might fall in because of the snow then the construction is not fit for habitation so run away quick.
Typically the only time someone gets up on the roof to apparent the snow is when they are concerned about hurt to the roof and structure. The renter does not own the home, so why would they care.
So I reckon the dependability would be on the landlord. If I were a landlord, I would not want the liability of risking my tenants falling off and hurting themselves. Therefore, I would either do it myself, or hire a qualified to do it.
That dependability is the owner’s. Would you REALLY want tenants up on the roof with you as the owner ? What if one cascade off and breaks his neck and is a quadriplegic for life. Stop to reckon about what you’re asking here.
A lawsuit against you if you REQUIRED a occupant to do that maintenance would place you into bankruptcy.
Winter Driving - Driving Safety in Winter Weather
Probably the best advice for driving in winter weather is not to drive at all. When you do have to face the winter weather then don't go out until the snow ploughs and gritters have done their job. Also, allow yourself enough time to reach your destination.
Furthermore, consult a winter checklist for the car or make an appointment with your local garage to make sure no important features, such as battery capacity, tyre pressure, brakes, radiator or windscreen wipers are overlooked. Let your tyre specialist replace your tyres for winter tyres and, depending on how severe the winters are where you live, keep your snow chains within reach.
Despite all the precautions you can take, driving in snow can be a daunting experience. Here are some tips on how to drive safely and defensively in winter and how to react when skidding on ice or being stuck in snow.
Defensive driving in Winter Weather
The key to driving safely in the winter is defensive driving: stay alert, slow down and stay in control are the main things to keep in mind when going on the road with your car.
Slow down:
Decrease your speed; it is recommended to drive at half the speed of the indicated speed limit. Winter driving conditions dramatically affect the braking distance of a vehicle due to reduced tyre traction so leave yourself plenty of room to stop. There should be at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you. Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake. Don't try to overtake snow ploughs and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, the snow and dirt that they blow up seriously limits your visibility and on top of that you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
Stay alert:
Always turn on your lights to enhance your visibility to other motorists. Keep your lights and windshield clean. Make sure you clear the snow of the car roof and windows properly before you set off (in the UK you face a fine nowadays for dangerous driving when your car is not snow free). Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads because they will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice on exposed roadways like bridges or in shady areas which are typically cooler. In road terminology shady icy areas are called 'black ice' and are known as very treacherous and dangerous; always slow down when you encounter parts of road hidden in the shade.
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There's snow place like homeDaily Inter Lake - Dec 05, 2010
On New Year's Eve that year I frantically shoveled about three feet of new snow off the roof as my daughters' friends began arriving for a slumber party.Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) - Nov 23, 2010
No, it's not a good day to climb on the roof. Just ask this guy. (Don't try to shovel snow off your roof either, for that matter.) Sledding?
allvoices - Dec 04, 2010
Use a snow shovel to remove the snow from around your tires so you can pull out of the parking spot, if your car is truly buried.Scotland on Sunday - Dec 05, 2010
When we first moved to Heriot, our new neighbours gave us ironic presents of candles and a snow shovel as housewarming gifts, given the snow had been so badArgonaut - Dec 03, 2010
Then he leaped into the air like a spider monkey in snow pants and buried himself waist-deep in a carefully shoveled snow pile. The guy returned to the roof