Winter is here! The excitement of the first snowfall every year is always short-lived and replaced far too quickly with a question- how to remove snow safely from your roof?
As wonderful as snow is but shoveling it off from a large surface can be challenging. Just as there are risks of letting snow accumulate heavily on the roof, there are risks involved in removing it as well. To prevent any structural damage to your property it is very important to remove snow safely from the roof.
Here we are sharing some useful tips on how to remove snow safely from the roof.
Most of the homeowners believe that snow should never be allowed to accumulate on a roof and should be removed immediately. However, the issue with this approach is that there is a risk of roof damage. Therefore, snow should be removed only when it is necessary.
According to the defined building codes, the residential rooftops are designed in such a manner that it can bear massive amount of snow weight. As long as there is light snowfall, your roof is probably safe from harm. Always remember the weight of the snow matters more than the depth of the snow. The dry and powdery snow as compared to wet snow, is lighter and is less likely to cause any damage to the roof.
Furthermore, take in consideration the pitch of your roof. A flat roof will require more manual snow removal as compared to a steep-pitched roof where snow can easily melt-off or shed. Finally, keep a check on the local weather forecast for snowfall in your area. If you live in an area where there is typically heavy snowfall and the snow accumulated on your roof is already deep, don’t wait for another storm to burden it further. In case the weather warms up a bit, this could lead to snow melt a bit and form ice dam at the edge of your roof.
It is always advisable to hire professional roofers to ensure that the snow is removed safely from your roof. However, if you want to do it yourself then keep the following things in mind-
The most safest, convenient, and effective way to remove snow is to hire roofing professionals. Our experts at Allegiant Roofing provide snow removal services using professional equipments and tools and will ensure that the snow is removed safely from your rooftop without and damage or risk.