I am really amazed as to how fast this works. We are both lucky that our house is a rancher which makes getting on the roof really much easier. What I am interested in is the time it took you to really do the job and remove the ice dam?? One has to be really careful as if the large sheet would realise at once you could fall off the ladder. My neighbor did just that and broke a leg in the process. Peace
I’ve tried using hot water to remove the ice dams, and it works! I didn’t pound the ice to remove it because it might damage the roof with the force of hitting the ice. Instead, I just used more hot water. I had to take breaks for about an hour for the water heater to reheat the water tank. If I had a tankless water heater, I wouldn’t need to wait for the water tank to reheat. Before getting the knee replacement until you first learn about the carnivore diet. There’s many health benefits to the carnivore diet, not just weight loss, but reducing inflammation in your body. Some people were able to cancel the knee replacement surgery after doing the carnivore diet for months.
What I can't wrap my head around is all these people commenting as if they're experts. When i guarantee the only reason you're here is because you haven't a damn clue on how to remove an ice dam. Take the advice or move along. Thank you for the video sir!
I was taught by a roofer to keep the water running back and forth in a 12” spot so it goes under the ice and then chip the end and slid it off. But not to skip around, your idea to melt the bottom was good
the first minute of this video is my exact reasoning why i decided to learn graphic design on youtube and im currently making about $20/hour doing graphic work locally
I’ve done this several times when they form on the north facing part of our roof. It works great. Normally I try to roof rake the roof but I don’t always get it in time. The hot water method works great. I get the ice gone and the gutters entirely open. I just try to ensure I keep the water spraying down / towards the edge... never “under” the shingles.
For knee replacement, try a stem cell shot first. My friend avoided knee replacement in both knees that way. His surgeon did an mri and said he grew cartridge. His pain disappeared
Been doing this for a few years...getting older so less inclined to haul out my 28ft ext ladder to access 2nd floor roof, unless absolutely necessary. If we get 5+” snow and more snow on the way...I roof rake...plastic rake for wet stuff on normal roof rake, and 25’ painters ext pole w yellow foam pad (gets farther up the roof and I get less arm weary)....if ice dam starts...I do not let it get > 5-6” deep....get 28’ ladder, let stand-off sit above ice dam or to side of it....bring shortest ice rake, clear all snow near ice dam in 15’radius down to bare roof....I then spread Calcium Chloride in that 15’ radius, then use a scooper to drop a 1/2 cup mound of it every 12”, and hand spread ca cl in between mounds all along ice dam. Same as your hot water technique, I let upper roof melting snow an CA Cl dripping down roof to melt underneath ice dam....let it brew for 24hrs, hopefully on a sunny day even if below freezing it helps....next day I GENTLY use my 5lb mini sledge...get dam to crack ...if movable, slide away from house. Not getting any younger so netter attic insulation or heater coils may be my next choice. Dragging 28’ ladder thru 1ft or more of snow is taking its toll on me.
I use to use a roof rake to clear the snow off my roof, however I would only go up app. 3', so the ice dam would start at the edge of the snow line. I now (I have a two story house) clean right to the roof ridge so it's rare when I get an ice dam. Don't get me wrong, I still on occassion have ice build up in my gutters but it's never enough to cause damage. No matter what, removing an ice dam is a lot of work. Thanks for the Vid.
I'm a roofer from Canada and have removed a lot of ice in my day.That worked good. What I do is cut a grove from top of ice dam to the eves about evert 2 or 3 feet apart so the water can run off sometimes thats all u can do when the ice is hard but when its warmer get a small Sledgehammer helps break up the ice. But there is literally hundreds of ways you could do this as long as you get the ice off and keep it from backing up that's all that really matters.Gust be careful not to damage the roof or the valleys have seen that 100s of times.Good job my friend...
Warm air is rising from inside the house into the attic and melting the snow into water and then freezing temperatures freeze the water into ice. Block the source of the heat escaping the house by adding more insulation. This will reduce ice dams.
I mounted a wood saw on the end of a long pole and cut away overhanging snow, very easy and fast. I dont let the snow turn to ice . I also made a Snow Avalanche tool.
I tend to agree with your attitude toward college education , but prefer to have surgeons , and engineers educated professionally . There may be others I haven’t thought of too . Perhaps there might be some sort of education available that enables roofs to be built that don’t allow ice build-up .
Its the architects designing the roofs. Roofers only install what was Spec'd. Many new homes near me are putting metal down over the Soffit overhangs to prevent ice dams.
A cold climate certainly requires good knowledge when building sound trouble free structures doesn’t it . The idea of a nice warm underground bunker seems appealing to me .
As Towelie from South Park might say; "This is a really good idea." I'm wondering what effect all that water had after it left the roof. Hot water is the LAST way I would try to deal with ice dams. It could leak into your house, it could turn your yard into an ice rink and it could damage your foundation. Ice dams are easiest to deal with when they're still snow. You don't ever really want to let it get to the point you had there.
Thanks for asking....no problems after water left the roof, Utah soils are very stable, short of the Uranium down deep. Hot water doesn't stay hot very long when you pour it over ice in 30degree weather. This house isn't a Cheap Pulte starter home. More of an Expensive Custom home built to withstand heavy snow loads and Sub Zero Temps. Everything is Over engineered and top of the line. Not to be a Smart ass, but, Its not an Ice dam, if its still snow.
Nope, tried that, I guess it most effective during the snowfall, once an icedam have formed its too late. I ended up having to wait for the weather to to hit 40F before the gutter cable helped
@@GerryDX No can do in my case. Its a circuit thats overserving already: 2nd Bedroom, Bathroom, bonus space and garage all on a single 15A breaker. I want to try re-running the lines, instead of 3-4 rows, I'll accept 2 if it means stopping the icedams from forming on the gutters, but lesson learned, pull the snow down after each storm. OR add better ventilation and add more insulation to the attic. Probably do all 3 and pray I don't have icedams in the future
I do that each year as well. This Winter I am thinking of putting a lawn sprinkler that goes back & forth up on the roof and let that run with hot water in it for 20 minutes or so to clear off a wide part of my roof. What do you think about that? I think it would work good.
I’m so lost. I’ve got ice in my gutters that’s even taller than the gutter and it’s an ice dam. Unfortunately, there’s 2 camps, even among home inspectors. One say never roof rake or put salt or water or break the ice loose, and the others are there with shovels and machetes. I don’t know what the hell to do.
Most of this is common sense. 1) you need to get rid of the ice ASAP. 2) You need Heat Tape after that, don't procrastinate. Raking is only bad if the rake contacts the roof shingles. Salt is corrosive, nothing more to discuss there. You should call a roofing contractor about ice removal, then an electrical contractor for heat tape. Good Luck!
@ called the steam guy. $800/hr. Went up there myself with boiling water for 6hrs. Telling me “it’s common sense” is no help at all, cuz I put rock salt all over the sidewalk so it was the first thing I thought of. Common sense says chop the ice with a 🪓.
Well, now that the ice is gone, this may buy you time till you can get an electrician to professionally Install a Heat Tape System in the spring. amzn.to/42doVaa
I went to college for two years for a degree in IT. We spent around 8 hours a day after class doing lab work. 18 of us started and 5 graduated. That's not something you can really get from RUclips, no matter how much gumption you have. Good video otherwise. Thanks!
I don't do Thumbs up until I've watched all or most of the video content. I can't understand why so many creators ask first thing to like and subscribe before the viewer has the chance to see if they actually like the content.
Totally off subject but I’m wondering why you don’t have rain gutters. Having rain fall off your roof so close to the foundation can cause problems over time.
Thanks for watching, I remember hearing that when I lived in Texas on Clay Gumbo soil. But this house is built into a rock on the side of a mountain, no foundation as it has a basement, and its built to withstand earthquakes. I have Copper Gutters over the garage and front door. Seriously I'm on a rock, I tried to plant a 1/2gallon plant and used my rotary hammer drill to dig the hole, then the plant died. Different building codes for different parts of the world.
hot water ok but steam better, any thoughts on diy steamer low pressure steam to melt ice and less water use? the drumming was great where you get the music? the dialog about millennials hallarious great thoughts.. i'll be back..
I’m sure your home is beautiful, but I would prefer avoiding various roof lines. My next house will have standing seam, ONE roofline, and the door on the gable end, not the snow falling side. Live and learn.
Leaning a stepladder against the house unopened like you show is quite risky and unstable. They aren’t meant to used like that. Hammering on cold asphalt shingles also is not a good idea. Like that you showed how to use your water heater and hot water through your garden hose.
You need to go to your local plumbing supply house and by some heating element wires that you mount to the edge of your roof that will keep this from happening. They should have been put on before you got all this snow though....this will make for a good spring youtube video.
Yes I thought about the heating element coil on the roof area to prevent future issues of weight of snow and ice but I looked into them and they shut off at the cold temp. that actually is needed. So unless someone knows a brand to suggest please do.
@Cyclonex NEVER heat the attic in winter, thats just going to make the icedams worse. If anything you want the attic colder than outside so it's not melting the 1mm of snow in contact with the shingles, before the sun can melt the snow on top
I'm Lucky and Have a hot water faucet in the garage, but the laundry room is even closer, and everyone has a hat water faucet there for your washing machine.
@@xAnAngelOfDeathx nope. Insulation doesn't stop it. A heavy snow fall.....then melting and freezing is all it takes. Clearly snow can also be necessary. Insulation is only ONE answer
Actually its better to get the ice dam off because the contractor came this morning and they will not pay for repairs in the dry way, ceiling, inside my home. If I got the ice dam down any means possible I can put in a few shingles. Now I have fans using electricity to dry the attic, crawl space and the ceiling in the lower room. I have been room shoveling, raking for weeks, we put nylons of salt. So I hope the insurance co does the right thing and cover the repairs. Which are more.
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I am really amazed as to how fast this works. We are both lucky that our house is a rancher which makes getting on the roof really much easier. What I am interested in is the time it took you to really do the job and remove the ice dam?? One has to be really careful as if the large sheet would realise at once you could fall off the ladder. My neighbor did just that and broke a leg in the process. Peace
I’ve tried using hot water to remove the ice dams, and it works! I didn’t pound the ice to remove it because it might damage the roof with the force of hitting the ice. Instead, I just used more hot water.
I had to take breaks for about an hour for the water heater to reheat the water tank. If I had a tankless water heater, I wouldn’t need to wait for the water tank to reheat.
Before getting the knee replacement until you first learn about the carnivore diet. There’s many health benefits to the carnivore diet, not just weight loss, but reducing inflammation in your body. Some people were able to cancel the knee replacement surgery after doing the carnivore diet for months.
What I can't wrap my head around is all these people commenting as if they're experts. When i guarantee the only reason you're here is because you haven't a damn clue on how to remove an ice dam. Take the advice or move along. Thank you for the video sir!
OSCAR WILDE is said to have defined an expert as an ordinary man away from home giving advice.
You nailed it EXACTLY!
I was taught by a roofer to keep the water running back and forth in a 12” spot so it goes under the ice and then chip the end and slid it off. But not to skip around, your idea to melt the bottom was good
the first minute of this video is my exact reasoning why i decided to learn graphic design on youtube and im currently making about $20/hour doing graphic work locally
You can make $60/hour removing ice dams! Problem is its seasonal.
@@UncleFjester no no sorry brother... your reasoning opposing college is why i learned my trade on youtube.. youre know how is an inspiration
Great idea. Drain your hose when done and do this more often to prevent build up. Can use a homemade wand with valve. Nice thanks.
I’ve done this several times when they form on the north facing part of our roof. It works great. Normally I try to roof rake the roof but I don’t always get it in time. The hot water method works great. I get the ice gone and the gutters entirely open. I just try to ensure I keep the water spraying down / towards the edge... never “under” the shingles.
I put it on shower setting and let it fall on roof like rain.yes very time consuming.
For knee replacement, try a stem cell shot first. My friend avoided knee replacement in both knees that way. His surgeon did an mri and said he grew cartridge. His pain disappeared
Been doing this for a few years...getting older so less inclined to haul out my 28ft ext ladder to access 2nd floor roof, unless absolutely necessary. If we get 5+” snow and more snow on the way...I roof rake...plastic rake for wet stuff on normal roof rake, and 25’ painters ext pole w yellow foam pad (gets farther up the roof and I get less arm weary)....if ice dam starts...I do not let it get > 5-6” deep....get 28’ ladder, let stand-off sit above ice dam or to side of it....bring shortest ice rake, clear all snow near ice dam in 15’radius down to bare roof....I then spread Calcium Chloride in that 15’ radius, then use a scooper to drop a 1/2 cup mound of it every 12”, and hand spread ca cl in between mounds all along ice dam. Same as your hot water technique, I let upper roof melting snow an CA Cl dripping down roof to melt underneath ice dam....let it brew for 24hrs, hopefully on a sunny day even if below freezing it helps....next day I GENTLY use my 5lb mini sledge...get dam to crack ...if movable, slide away from house. Not getting any younger so netter attic insulation or heater coils may be my next choice. Dragging 28’ ladder thru 1ft or more of snow is taking its toll on me.
I use to use a roof rake to clear the snow off my roof, however I would only go up app. 3', so the ice dam would start at the edge of the snow line. I now (I have a two story house) clean right to the roof ridge so it's rare when I get an ice dam. Don't get me wrong, I still on occassion have ice build up in my gutters but it's never enough to cause damage.
No matter what, removing an ice dam is a lot of work.
Thanks for the Vid.
Thanks for watching! If i'm still here next winter I may put heat tape at this location.
I'm a roofer from Canada and have removed a lot of ice in my day.That worked good. What I do is cut a grove from top of ice dam to the eves about evert 2 or 3 feet apart so the water can run off sometimes thats all u can do when the ice is hard but when its warmer get a small Sledgehammer helps break up the ice. But there is literally hundreds of ways you could do this as long as you get the ice off and keep it from backing up that's all that really matters.Gust be careful not to damage the roof or the valleys have seen that 100s of times.Good job my friend...
Great Work Uncle Fjester and Advise nd really cool latino jam grooving there at around 8 minutes Bro !!!
That was awesome to watch
Warm air is rising from inside the house into the attic and melting the snow into water and then freezing temperatures freeze the water into ice. Block the source of the heat escaping the house by adding more insulation. This will reduce ice dams.
This is why I live in Florida!
I mounted a wood saw on the end of a long pole and cut away overhanging snow, very easy and fast. I dont let the snow turn to ice . I also made a Snow Avalanche tool.
Wasting too much water
You might want to check your thermostat on your hot water heater. If it was truly 140 you wouldn’t be holding that metal nozzle with no glove!
I tend to agree with your attitude toward college education , but prefer to have surgeons , and engineers educated professionally . There may be others I haven’t thought of too . Perhaps there might be some sort of education available that enables roofs to be built that don’t allow ice build-up .
Its the architects designing the roofs. Roofers only install what was Spec'd.
Many new homes near me are putting metal down over the Soffit overhangs to prevent ice dams.
A cold climate certainly requires good knowledge when building sound trouble free structures doesn’t it . The idea of a nice warm underground bunker seems appealing to me .
I agree, if you need surgery or a skyscraper to stand in an earthquake ---you wants lots of education and practical knowledge.
Excelente idea
Had to like this video within the first 45
As Towelie from South Park might say; "This is a really good idea." I'm wondering what effect all that water had after it left the roof. Hot water is the LAST way I would try to deal with ice dams. It could leak into your house, it could turn your yard into an ice rink and it could damage your foundation. Ice dams are easiest to deal with when they're still snow. You don't ever really want to let it get to the point you had there.
Thanks for asking....no problems after water left the roof, Utah soils are very stable, short of the Uranium down deep. Hot water doesn't stay hot very long when you pour it over ice in 30degree weather. This house isn't a Cheap Pulte starter home. More of an Expensive Custom home built to withstand heavy snow loads and Sub Zero Temps. Everything is Over engineered and top of the line. Not to be a Smart ass, but, Its not an Ice dam, if its still snow.
Get heated roof and gutter cable. Turn the power on and have a beer! Lol. Great show!
Nope, tried that, I guess it most effective during the snowfall, once an icedam have formed its too late. I ended up having to wait for the weather to to hit 40F before the gutter cable helped
@@ilovefunnyamv2nd Double it up!
@@GerryDX No can do in my case. Its a circuit thats overserving already: 2nd Bedroom, Bathroom, bonus space and garage all on a single 15A breaker.
I want to try re-running the lines, instead of 3-4 rows, I'll accept 2 if it means stopping the icedams from forming on the gutters, but lesson learned, pull the snow down after each storm. OR add better ventilation and add more insulation to the attic. Probably do all 3 and pray I don't have icedams in the future
@@ilovefunnyamv2nd Use solar panels then and amp up the juice if needed!
I do that each year as well. This Winter I am thinking of putting a lawn sprinkler that goes back & forth up on the roof and let that run with hot water in it for 20 minutes or so to clear off a wide part of my roof. What do you think about that? I think it would work good.
Seriously Doubt it would work, cuz H20 temp would rise too fast to penetrate the snow load.
I’m so lost. I’ve got ice in my gutters that’s even taller than the gutter and it’s an ice dam. Unfortunately, there’s 2 camps, even among home inspectors. One say never roof rake or put salt or water or break the ice loose, and the others are there with shovels and machetes. I don’t know what the hell to do.
Most of this is common sense. 1) you need to get rid of the ice ASAP. 2) You need Heat Tape after that, don't procrastinate.
Raking is only bad if the rake contacts the roof shingles.
Salt is corrosive, nothing more to discuss there.
You should call a roofing contractor about ice removal, then an electrical contractor for heat tape.
Good Luck!
@ called the steam guy. $800/hr. Went up there myself with boiling water for 6hrs. Telling me “it’s common sense” is no help at all, cuz I put rock salt all over the sidewalk so it was the first thing I thought of. Common sense says chop the ice with a 🪓.
Well, now that the ice is gone, this may buy you time till you can get an electrician to professionally Install a Heat Tape System in the spring. amzn.to/42doVaa
I went to college for two years for a degree in IT. We spent around 8 hours a day after class doing lab work. 18 of us started and 5 graduated. That's not something you can really get from RUclips, no matter how much gumption you have. Good video otherwise. Thanks!
Good video seams like you are doing best you can with working with water on a ladder.
I don't do Thumbs up until I've watched all or most of the video content. I can't understand why so many creators ask first thing to like and subscribe before the viewer has the chance to see if they actually like the content.
Totally off subject but I’m wondering why you don’t have rain gutters. Having rain fall off your roof so close to the foundation can cause problems over time.
Thanks for watching, I remember hearing that when I lived in Texas on Clay Gumbo soil. But this house is built into a rock on the side of a mountain, no foundation as it has a basement, and its built to withstand earthquakes. I have Copper Gutters over the garage and front door. Seriously I'm on a rock, I tried to plant a 1/2gallon plant and used my rotary hammer drill to dig the hole, then the plant died. Different building codes for different parts of the world.
hot water ok but steam better, any thoughts on diy steamer low pressure steam to melt ice and less water use? the drumming was great where you get the music? the dialog about millennials hallarious great thoughts.. i'll be back..
IMHO Steam would take till the spring to remove the ice build up. But if you try it, please report back. Royalty Free Music by Bensound.com
Yay! Good job!
lol nice job boss, but might want to stay away from the knee replacements lol
I’m sure your home is beautiful, but I would prefer avoiding various roof lines. My next house will have standing seam, ONE roofline, and the door on the gable end, not the snow falling side. Live and learn.
Leaning a stepladder against the house unopened like you show is quite risky and unstable. They aren’t meant to used like that. Hammering on cold asphalt shingles also is not a good idea. Like that you showed how to use your water heater and hot water through your garden hose.
I love to watch mines melt away. It’s loaded right now lol
You need to go to your local plumbing supply house and by some heating element wires that you mount to the edge of your roof that will keep this from happening. They should have been put on before you got all this snow though....this will make for a good spring youtube video.
Yes I thought about the heating element coil on the roof area to prevent future issues of weight of snow and ice but I looked into them and they shut off at the cold temp. that actually is needed. So unless someone knows a brand to suggest please do.
@@jodyhakala-ristow7014 Look for the RayChem Heat tape. Electricians install it too. Manually turn on and manually turn off when needed.
Do you ice up every year?
When There is ice,There is a lot of heat leaking from the house.need to be better isolated😉
@WeeStrom CO Guy you the owner?
Nope. Inadequate attic/ rafter space ventilation is the culprit.
@Cyclonex NEVER heat the attic in winter, thats just going to make the icedams worse. If anything you want the attic colder than outside so it's not melting the 1mm of snow in contact with the shingles, before the sun can melt the snow on top
Nice job.
Thanks!
How did you get hot water by the way?
I'm Lucky and Have a hot water faucet in the garage, but the laundry room is even closer, and everyone has a hat water faucet there for your washing machine.
he went to the store and bought it
The cold weather didn't cause your ice dams, lack of proper roof ventilation did. It looks like your soffits are not vented, very bad idea.
excellent , low cost
Pet safe too! 😂😂
*Can someone explain to me why this guy is watering his roof?*
Haha Thats a *BOLD* question
Or you put put a metal standing seam roof on.
You learn how to party in college, and how to have a little freedom from your masters/ I mean parents.
I use deicer that I throw into gutter
I use the same technique to defrost a frozen ice box in the fridge..
Haha...I cant remember the last time I saw a frozen Ice Box, But you are right, my friend!
Insulate attic
Insulation doesn't stop it. A heavy snow fall.....then melting and freezing is all it takes. Clearly snow can also be necessary.
I thought every house has gutter...
I have Copper gutters in front over the front door and driveway
Yep. Gutters quickly freeze up and are then useless
Ladies knee high stockings filled with icemelt.
The stockings can get stuck in the gutters and show up months later.
What's the gutter with the mesh on the end go to?
Radon remediation
@@UncleFjester really....is that a common problem where you live or did you just want it?
I can't get past he has hot water to wash his car.
What? I thought we all have HW in our garage! It’s very handy!
ice pick !!!!
Gandal
I throw hand full of salt on roof
The word
Your radon vent is creating this ice damming. Terminate the vent above snow level. I bet the damming will lesson
FYI, I never run the Radon Vent.
The Snow accumulation, temperature changes, and western exposure causes this.
Let the radon build up until it melts the ice! LOL!
All wrong. Not the radon vent, not the cold weather. The ice dams are caused by improper attic/ rafter space ventilation, period.
@@xAnAngelOfDeathx nope.
Insulation doesn't stop it. A heavy snow fall.....then melting and freezing is all it takes. Clearly snow can also be necessary. Insulation is only ONE answer
...and a hammer ...and a machete
Fester you are going to crack your shingles and do more damage than good.......stop watching those videos on youtube!
Actually its better to get the ice dam off because the contractor came this morning and they will not pay for repairs in the dry way, ceiling, inside my home. If I got the ice dam down any means possible I can put in a few shingles. Now I have fans using electricity to dry the attic, crawl space and the ceiling in the lower room. I have been room shoveling, raking for weeks, we put nylons of salt. So I hope the insurance co does the right thing and cover the repairs. Which are more.
this should just be seeping back into your house or foundation
You should wear safety glasses.
bro i hope ur just being funny
He's right, when you hit ice it breaks up and flies into your face like broken glass and can definitely cut your eye.
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