Heavy snow on a roof is more than a weight problem. It's the start of ice dams that can push water under shingles and into ceilings.
Heat escaping through the roof melts the bottom layer of snow, and that water refreezes at the colder eaves, building a ridge of ice that traps more water behind it. Seasonal cabins, older homes, and low-pitch roofs around Crosslake, Breezy Point, and Pine River are especially prone. Ice dams often show up as heavy icicles along the gutters and water stains on interior ceilings.
Clearing snow off the roof after big storms, done carefully so shingles aren't damaged, removes the fuel for ice dams. That's especially helpful for cabin owners who aren't around to keep an eye on things all winter.
Along with snow plowing and ice removal, roof shoveling keeps properties protected through the long northern Minnesota winter, from Hillman to Crosby and every lake in between.
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A real photo of the crew safely clearing snow from a cabin roof, or a roofline showing ice buildup at the eaves. Authentic winter service photos from the area outperform stock imagery.
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