Ice build-up can compromise the integrity of your roof and cause leaks in the long run. If you want to prevent roofing your house afresh, you should follow the following tips: 

1. Call a professional roofing company to install heat cables 

We can help you install heat cables during the summer so that the cold season finds them in your life. These cables will help melt the ice without damaging your roof. As the best roofing company around, we help homeowners install deicing cables at the roof’s edge. These cables are readily available at local hardware stores and online.   

While some people install these cables on their own, we highly recommend hiring a professional to ensure your safety and that of your roof. When installed properly, these cables are very effective at melting any ice that comes to your eaves. And since the most ice build-up at the roof’s edge, the heat cables prevent the build-up. 

Note: These heat cables must be plugged into a power source, which needs to be done by a professional for safety reasons. You should also leave any roof repairs to a professional. 

2. Use chemical deicers 

The use of chemical deicers is another effective way of getting rid of ice build-up on your roof. There are many different types of these chemicals in the market to choose from. You can just buy a suitable deicer online or at your local hardware and sprinkle it on your roof. 

We advise you to put on gloves for protecting your hands from the chemical. Throw a few handfuls of the chemical onto your roof. Try throwing it evenly on the roof so that it can begin melting the ice and snow. Ensure you find a good-quality deicer chemical designed for your metal roof. 

3. Use hot water 

Pouring hot or warm water onto the ice can resolve the problem. You can also hire a roofing company to help you with this. Some of these things can be risky and we are here to ensure your safety and that of your roof. When you hire us, we will utilize advanced equipment to spray hot water directly onto the snow build-up.   

Although hot water may not be the best technique to melt all of the ice off the roof, it’s good when you want to target a specific spot. The hot water should be sprayed or poured until the ice begins to melt. 

 Ice must not be let accumulate on your roof. It can damage the shingles and cause leaks and other expensive roof repairs. The above are effective tips for deicing your roof safely.