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Snow buildup is part of winter. It just keeps coming down. And when you’ve thought that it can’t possibly snow any more, it does. Snow is a beautiful thing and makes our world look fresh and new again. However, when the snow builds up on your roof it can be dangerous and costly.
Snow buildup from the roof can cause problems a couple of different ways. First, snow can buildup and cause a great pressure on your roof. It can cause damage to your roof to where you may need emergency repair. If you can see water stains on your ceilings then you need to act quickly. That means water has already broken through.
Second, piles of snow and icy mix can fall off your roof in large pieces, creating an avalanche type effect. That can seriously hurt someone if they were unfortunate enough to be standing under it at the time. I’ve seen it happen.
Installing roof heating cable and using it intermittently through the winter is an effective tool at mitigating the risk to your roof and your family and friends. All you need to do is run it when the snow accumulates. Many roof heating cables come with a thermostat. They can be programmed to automatically turn on during around 32 degrees (melting time).
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It will work like the window defroster on your car. The cable gets warm, not hot, so there is no chance for fire.
Make sure to buy roof heating cable approved by the UL and the CSA
UL- Underwriters Laboratories
http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/
CSA – Canadian Standard Association
http://www.csa-international.org/Default.asp?language=english
How much does a roof heating cable cost?
Roof and gutter heating cable costs roughly $.75 to $1 per linear foot. Therefore, a 100 foot heating cable will cost roughly $100. The price goes down as the length increases.
How much does it cost for roof heating cable installation services?
It will cost somewhere between $200 and $500 to install roof cable on your home. 90% of homes can be done in one day. Most installers will have no problem finishing the job in a half day to a full day, for the average 1,600 to 3,500 square foot home. If you have a home that will take a roofer more than one day to complete the project then congratulations to you but it could cost more like $700 to $800 for two days of work.