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There are few things as fun and cozy as sitting in the comfort of your home, looking out the window, sipping coffee, and enjoying a snowy evening as the snowflakes come down in a neat manner and blanket the beautiful landscape. But, sadly, it’s not always all good as snow is not only about scenic vistas and hot cocoa – it also can be very risky. So, in this article, we’ll discuss the various problems that can arise due to icy roofs and solutions to remove or melt snow from them in this winter weather. Ice Melt On Roofs Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now The Problem: It Can Quickly Burden Your Roof Snow does some terrible things to the roof. It puts pressure on the structure, which can cause it to collapse; however, that’s very rare. It takes about 2 feet of compressed, old snow or 4 feet of fresh snow to put enough pressure on a roof for ...

Your composite deck adds aesthetic value to your home and is the pride of any homeowner. But at the same time, it brings the worry of cleaning snow and ice in the frigid weather. Even though composite decks are highly durable, it doesn’t mean that you can leave them covered in the treacherous snow. If you take care of your deck in the off-season, be sure that it will return the favor in the coming years. Most homeowners use snow or ice melt products to prevent the deck from turning slippery. However, most of these products cause irreversible damage to your composite deck. Hence, it is vital to know which are safe ice melt solutions for your deck. Here are some tips to keep your composite deck happy and durable. Pet Safe Ice And Snow Melt Safe Paw The Original and the #1 Pet and Child Safe Ice Melt for over 20 years. Guaranteed environmentally safe – will not harm waterways and sensitive wetlands. Buy Now Three tips for maintaining composite decks in ice and snow are the three S (S...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its updated outlook and predicts that Minnesota can expect more snow than usual in the coming winters. “With La Nina well established and expected to persist through the upcoming 2020 winter season, we anticipate the typical, cooler, wetter North, and warmer, drier South, as the most likely outcome of winter weather that the U.S. will experience this year,” said Mike Halpert, deputy director of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. However, there is a silver lining in the forecast. The northwestern part of the State has higher chances of near-normal temperatures, according to NOAA’s forecast. Minnesotans have started gearing up to face the upcoming snowy winter with a long to-do list before the season starts. One of the biggest winter woes is to keep your steps free from the treacherous layer of ice. Spreading salt on the driveway and sidewalks is the most popular solution to get an ice-free surface. But do you know th...