Ice Damning: Prevention is the Key to Saving Money and Protecting your Home or Business

Feb 3, 2016
Categories: Home Insurance
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Now that winter is actually here… follow these tips to prevent ice from forming on your home or business
Stay ahead of ice dams
1. Use a melter before it snows. A liquid magnesium chloride blend applied with a garden sprayer a few hours before a storm, can melt slow
2. Buy the right shovel(or pusher)A lightweight plastic or aluminum blade coated with a nonstick finish
3. Don’t Stall. You’ll want to keep up on clearing your roof if the snow persists for long periods of time.
4. Call a professional! If you are unable to safely clear your roof, call in the professionals at Puroclean. Visit their website for more winter safety tips  http://www.puroclean.ca/

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