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Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:07 pm to stout
We started to melt here in CenLa and I had some major leaks because of this last snow. Guess I know what I’ll be doing tomorrow when it is 14 degrees! 
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:07 pm to stout
I have a coworker that is from Maine and he says to prevent ice dams, fill a few old socks with rock salt and place them every so often on the edge of the roof. It’ll give the melting water a path to drain.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:07 pm to BuckyCheese
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I posted the exact image shown in the OP yesterday.
People probably overlooked it but some people don't listen to warnings as you can see some were mocking me ITT until they realized this was a real issue.
This post was edited on 1/21/25 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:10 pm to bakersman
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I have a coworker that is from Maine and he says to prevent ice dams, fill a few old socks with rock salt and place them every so often on the edge of the roof. It’ll give the melting water a path to drain.
I have exactly zero rock salt on hand but that is good advice
I will carefully use a torch if I have to in order to break dams
This post was edited on 1/21/25 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:11 pm to BuckyCheese
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Pull the snow off your roof over the eaves to help mitigate the issue.
Got like a 25 foot roof line so not much I can do because I don’t want to die on a ladder tonight
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:11 pm to The Boat
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Got like a 25 foot roof line so not much I can do because I don’t want to die on a ladder tonight
Esiksnow bros
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:16 pm to The Boat
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Got like a 25 foot roof line so not much I can do because I don’t want to die on a ladder tonight
pussy
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:18 pm to The Boat
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Got like a 25 foot roof line
Part of my roof has eaves that high. I just left it and will pray nothing happens.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:18 pm to stout
I have ice and water shield for 2 rows all around the perimeter of my house and in all the valleys, no gutters. You think I'll be okay? It's on the side of the house with 10/12 pitch where the most accumulation is.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:19 pm to stout
So just knock the gutters out and how far up I got to sweep?
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:20 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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I have ice and water shield for 2 rows all around the perimeter of my house and in all the valleys,
Sounds like you should be but just FYI ice dams can form higher than the eaves. The eaves are the most common spot but that doesn't mean it's the only spot they can form.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:21 pm to DiamondDog
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and how far up I got to sweep?
At least a few feet if you can but I would go as far as you can reach safely
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:23 pm to stout
quote:shite baw, takes a while to melt snow and ice.
I will carefully use a torch if I have to in order to break dams
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:27 pm to White Bear
I just need to melt a path for water. Not the whole thing
This post was edited on 1/21/25 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:27 pm to stout
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Part of my roof has eaves that high. I just left it and will pray nothing happens.
Yeah mines like that as well.
I had a light changing pole that I used to get at least the first foot or so...
Some parts are just not possible without a ladder and probably some dikes
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:32 pm to stout
I thought I’d melt some snow a few years ago for toilet flushing, would’ve used all my propane for maybe 3 gallons of water.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:33 pm to White Bear
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I thought I’d melt some snow a few years ago for toilet flushing, would’ve used all my propane for maybe 3 gallons of water.
Should have put it in the oven
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:38 pm to stout
I was able to knock 3-4 feet off at the edge of the roof all around my house. Hope that does it.
Posted on 1/21/25 at 7:40 pm to stout
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stout
Thanks for the heads up. I have a small house with no gutters and a 6/12 pitch and no valleys but I do like that other guy. First thing in the morning I am going spray it with the water hose and melt the snow around the eves. I guess as cold as it is getting tonight I should ok till then?
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