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(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 07, 2011 ) New City, NY – With winter upon us many people are asking the local New City handyman if a large accumulation of snow on the roof can be damaging to their home. Some are concerned that the roof could cave in from the weight.
According to the New City handyman, snow and ice can cause roof damage and though the threat of collapse is a low probability, it is possible. Snow can weigh up to 30 pounds per square foot. On a 1500 square foot house with a roof surface area of 1600 square feet, thatÂ’s 48,000 pounds or more of snow on the roof! Some roofs are not built to withstand that much weight.
Hubert Christophe owns HandyPro Handyman Services in New City NY. With winter approaching and people concerned about snow on the roof, he offers the following advice about roof raking and safety tips to residents who choose to do it themselves:
• Roof raking will help alleviate the stress on the roof and damage to gutters and downspouts.
• A roof rake is a solid piece of metal or plastic on the end of an extension pole and can be purchased at most local hardware stores.
• Remove as much as possible from the top of the roof down toward the gutters; about 10 to 15 feet should be sufficient.
• Never get on the roof to do this! It is a slippery slope and snow is not soft to land on!
• Do not attempt to do this on a ladder. When ice and snow melts, it can accumulate on the rungs and refreeze in minutes, creating a slippery surface.
• If the home is more than one story high, making it impossible to roof rake while standing on firm ground, then consider hiring it done to be safe. Some home maintenance jobs are better left to a professional.
The Handyman Services New City NY website has access to an article all about roof raking a home, preventing ice damming and avoiding damage to gutters and downspouts. Visit the site, scroll down to the picture labeled “How to roof rake your home” and click to read the complete article.
HandyPro Handyman Services values each and every client and provides them services that exceed their expectations. Hubert Christophe will settle for nothing less than 100 % customer satisfaction and he enjoys building long-term relationships with his customers.
The New City Handyman offers a great maintenance program for senior citizens and the physically challenged. For a small visit-fee the handyman will maintain and repair many things in the home. Visit http://www.handymanservicesnewcityny.com/ to learn more.
About HandyPro Handyman Services: WhatÂ’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.
Hubert Christophe
HandyPro Handyman Services of Rockland
39 Old Pomona Road
Suffern, NY 10901
Tel: 845-445-1809
Email: hchristophe@handypro.com
License No. and State: h-11193 New York
Liability Insurance: Utica First 845 627-2130
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC
Handy Pro Handyman Services
Keith Paul
800-942-6394
office@handypro.com 
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