Then tie one of the ropes to.
Snow off roof with string.
That pile of ice has got to go.
Try to keep a buildup of snow away from fire escapes emergency building exits drain downspouts and ventilation openings.
Position the cable so that it goes in a continuous w shape along the edge of the roof melting any snow that comes to the eaves.
You just need to get a rope over your roof.
Though the sights are breathtaking the snow packed roof is enough to get any seasoned northerner s heart racing.
Use plastic roof snow removal tools such as a snow rake for pitched roofs.
Check out these tools that make the job fast easy and safely.
Removing snow from your roof can be a dangerous job.
Use a ladder to carefully reach the top of your roof and use the clips that come with the cables to attach the cable to the roof.
Contact a roofing professional to safely remove the buildup of snow if you are worried about the safety of your home or your roof.
Next we see a man attaching heavy duty pieces of string to the strategic high points of the roof.
Here s how i removed snow from my roof with a rope.