ICE MELT SOCKS FAQs II
MORE Frequently Asked Questions about Roof Ice Deicers
1. Will the salt from Roof Ice Deicers damage my roof?
Absolutely not! Roof Ice Deicers can be filled with off the shelf nontoxic and environmentally friendly de-icing salts. These salts dissolve slowly and completely, and will not harm your roof.
2. How long will one Roof Ice Deicer last?
A completely filled Roof Icer Deicer will last through about one foot of snow. Excessive rainfall will dissolve the Roof Ice Deicer salts much more quickly than melting snow requiring periodic refills.
3. How many Roof Ice Deicers will I need to protect my entire roof at once?
This depends on your roof.
For an average shingled roof, one Roof Ice Deicer for 10 foot of roof is likely the minimum.
For flat roofs with single drains, two per 10 foot may be required.
Overall, it depends on the size of the roof you would like to protect, and the number of drains the roof has.
4. Is it too cold in my area to use Roof Ice Deicers?
No. This is why we invented Roof Ice Deicers. It is never too cold to prevent Roof Ice Deicers from working. If the Winter gets colder, then fewer ice dams will form, as thawing during the day will not occur. The salt from Roof Ice Deicers only works when it needs to, which is during warmer daytime temperatures that lead to melts.
5. I have a flat roof. Will Roof Ice Deicers work for me?
Roof Ice Deicers were originally designed for flat roofs.
6. I have a sloped roof. Will Roof Ice Deicers work for me?
Roof Ice Deicers are designed for all sloped roofs. When using Roof Ice Deicers on 10/12 slopes or greater simply tie off the Roof Ice Deicers from the opposite side of the roof.
7. Will Roof Ice Deicers ruin the soil, landscaping or vegetation around my house?
Roof Ice Deicers will not ruin your soil if they are used properly and the drainage from your roof does not empty into the middle of your important garden or vegetation areas. Additionally, by spring, the salt from Roof Ice Deicers will have diluted enough to keep soil unaffected.
8. Why don't I just throw rock salt onto my roof instead?
The rock salt will either dissolve, wash, or be wind blown away quickly. Roof Ice Deicers products are stable, long-lasting, designs that are warrantied to last for years.
9. I've heard about electric wires. Do they work?
Electric wires have more disadvantages than advantages: 1. Because they generate heat in conditions that normally would not support the formation of ice dams they may actually help create ice dams. 2. They are expensive. 3. They are dangerous, and they are not very efficient.
10. Should I just climb onto my roof with a hammer, an ice pick and a bucket of boiling water?
These are risky, ineffective tactics to combat roof ice. First, you can easily fall on an icy roof. Second, the boiling water is dangerous to carry and only stays hot in freezing weather for seconds. Third, you can puncture the roof or damage the surface with a hammer and ice pick.
For more answers on how Roof Ice Deicers can solve your winter ice problems please contact us directly. Call 888-261-4726.
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