Should I Rake My Roof

The problem is even the best roof rake itself can create a significant amount of damage to the shingles or tiles on your roof if you use it improperly.

Should i rake my roof.

Always keep it as close to the top of the snow pile as possible away from the surface. It will do no good will not cure ice dams is extremely hazardous and can harm asphalt shingles and in your case slate. The rake is not exactly on the roof. Leave a few inches of snow on the roof and slide the rake over the snow.

Raking your roof causes damage to shingles so you don t want to do so unnecessarily. However you should make sure the ground isn t slippery and that you have the upper body strength to handle the rake and pull off the snow. The rake can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave. Here are a few tips to help minimize this risk.

You can stand on the ground and use the tool with a pole extension to reach the edge of most two story homes. The overhanging rake then is closed in with soffit and fascia or left open. When you do have to rake your roof always use a downward motion and never place the rake directly on the shingles. Never never use a roof rake or try to shovel snow off a slanted roof.