Roof Melt Ice Melter

This is a great way to get the water flowing if you have ice buildup.

Roof melt ice melter.

Distribute roof melt tablets evenly around the perimeter of the roof either near the eaves or near the gutters to assist with ice reduction. Fill pantyhose with sidewalk salt to break up ice at the edge of the roof. There truly is no wrong way to do this. Roofmelt begins to work when it comes into contact with snow and ice the roofmelt and water mixture begin to melt away the existing ice dam.

Secure shingle clips to roof shingles using a flathead screwdriver making sure to align them in a zigzag pattern. The tablets help prevent roof damage by melting through ice dams and allowing water to drain safely. An ice dam is a solid ridge of ice that forms along the edges of your roof. Snow starts to melt in certain areas of the roof which are warmer than others due to heat loss from the attic.

Roofmelt is designed to melt through the ice creating relief points for drainage. The roofmelt ice melt is designed to eliminate the need to climb onto roofs while melt snow. Reapply the tablets as needed. Once this thick ice forms it prevents melting snow from running off the roof.

Toss roof melt into the gutters as well. While safely on the ground toss a roofmelt tablet onto the roof. In this video master electrician for ask this old house scott caron helps a homeowner install heat cables on his roof to stop ice dams. Clip in the cable along the same zigzag pattern as the shingle clips.