{"id":18960,"date":"2022-01-25T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T11:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purocleanstage.wpengine.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/blog\/how-to-safely-remove-snow-from-a-roof-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T11:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T11:21:07","slug":"how-to-safely-remove-snow-from-a-roof-2","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/blog\/how-to-safely-remove-snow-from-a-roof-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Safely Remove Snow from a Roof for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Even though most building codes require that residential roofs support the most significant snowfalls in your area, there is still a risk of roof damage. The main reasons to clear the snow from roofs are to prevent ice dams (which can lead to property damage caused by leaks) and cave-ins. Check out these tips that can help you can do if you decide to remove snow from a roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow These Guidelines To Safely and Effectively Remove Snow From a roof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To prevent huge mounds, remove snow from a roof when the snow reaches a depth of 6 inches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure there are at least 2 inches of snow on the roof to avoid significant damage to the roof covering and additional damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you live in a single-story home, stay on the ground and use a rake with a telescopic handle. For taller homes, use the rake to clear the overhangs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise extreme caution to not hit any overhead power lines when raking the roof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using a rake is inefficient, the snow needs to be shoveled by someone on the roof. However, <strong>don\u2019t try to tackle this dangerous job by yourself<\/strong>. Hiring a licensed contractor is the safest way to go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re determined to shovel the snow yourself, make sure your ladder is stable and use a safety harness on the roof. For sloped roofs, start shoveling at the ridge and move toward the eaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use mechanical equipment specialized in snow removal. Using these tools increases the risk of damaging your roof.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t put salt or salt products on the roof. Although salt is a natural enemy to ice and snow, it can also discolor shingles and kill the vegetation the melted snow falls upon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispose of the snow in designated areas on the ground, away from walkways. Don\u2019t dump the snow near building exits, ventilation exists or drain downspouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Your Local PuroClean Office For Professional Property Damage Restoration Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your home or business is damaged, whether it be from snow, wind, rain, etc. PuroClean is here to help bring it back to its pre-loss condition. Our technicians are trained with the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/services\/\">modern restoration techniques<\/a> and equipment and are standing by 24\/7 to help when you need it most. Contact your local PuroClean office right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though most building codes require that residential roofs support the most significant snowfalls in your area, there is still a risk of roof damage. The main reasons to clear<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","blog-category":[14],"class_list":["post-18960","blog","type-blog","status-publish","hentry","blog-category-in-the-community"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/18960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/18960\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/vista-ca-puroclean-carlsbad\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog-category?post=18960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}