Cincinnati Handyman Provides Roof Raking Tips to Prevent Ice Damming

(EstateNewsWire.com, February 21, 2013 ) Cincinnati OH – The Cincinnati handyman has updated his website with a page dedicated to preventing ice damming and damage caused by the weight of snow. The threat of collapse is minimal, but a large amount of snow can lead to serious damage caused by ice damming. The concern from the weight is still present because it can weigh up to 30 pounds per square foot which means a 1600 square food roof surface can have up to $48,000 pounds of snow on it! The snow can damage gutters and downspouts.

According to the local handyman, the biggest concern is snow melting and refreezing under the shingles. Snow melts from the heat in the attic then drains to the gutters and refreezes. As water and ice accumulates, it can work its way back up the roof, under the shingles and cause damage. Proper insulation and ventilation in the roof helps a lot.

Removing some of the snow with roof rake will reduce the stress caused by the excess weight on the roof. The roof rake is a solid piece of metal or plastic that can be purchased at a local hardware store. The extension pole allows homeowners to perform this important home maintenance task from the ground on a single story home.

Philip Pyles, owner of HandyPro Handyman Services (http://www.handypro.com/oh-cincinnati.html) warns homeowners about using a ladder in the wintertime because the rungs can get wet and then freeze and become slippery. He suggests hiring a professional to perform this task if the home is too large to accomplish this task while standing on solid ground. Do not attempt to do this from on top of the roof for obvious reasons!

HandyPro Handyman Services provides home repairs and maintenance in over 1600 categories of service including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, seasonal maintenance, remodeling and additions. They are also the only handyman service to be certified in senior home modification to provide services like installing wheelchair ramps and stair lifts and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens to improve accessibility and mobility in the home.

Philip Pyles started his handyman business to bring honest and dependable property repair service to residents and business owners. Philip has high standards when it comes to doing business. His goal is to provide a great experience for his customer by showing up on time with a neat appearance and doing high-quality work. The HandyPro Handyman will treat the customer and their home with respect, leaving their work area clean and free from debris. Visit http://www.handymanservicecincinnati.com/

About HandyPro Handyman Services:

What’s on your to-do list? HandyPro Handyman Services offers affordable solutions to a wide variety of home repairs including home modification for seniors, home improvement and home remodeling, seasonal home maintenance and more. HandyPro specializes in helping the homeowner, business or property manager have building repairs completed professionally, in a timely manner, and guarantees 100% customer satisfaction. HandyPro Handyman Service has been in business since 1996, serving over 20,000 clients with zero complaints from the Better Business Bureau. HandyPro Handyman Services has been featured on Rachel Ray and Fox News.

Contact:

Philip Pyles

HandyPro of Cincinnati

3429 Saint John’s Place

Cincinnati, OH 45208

Phone: 513-766-8388

Email: ppyles@handypro.com

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Handy Pro Handyman Services

Keith Paul

800-942-6394

office@handypro.com

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