Snow brings lots of joy and covers everything in a beautiful, bright white blanket, but a layer of snow that is too thick can easily damage even the strongest roof. Thick snow blankets press hard on roofs, posing the risk of structural damage, therefore removing ice and snow from your roof is very important. Here are some tips about safe snow removal:

• The safest way is to hire a roofer for the job – working on snow-covered roofs poses lots of dangers for the person performing the cleaning as well as for the roof, therefore using a safe technique is essential. If you are not comfortable climbing on ladders and working on slippery surfaces, you should outsource the job to a professional;
• If you want to remove the snow on your own – use a professional ladder that does not develop ice on the rungs, professional safety gear and proper work clothes. Make sure to pick the right tools, too – use a snow rake, rather than any tools with sharp edges that might damage the roof surface. Avoid stepping on the roof while you are cleaning it and try not to stockpile snow on the roof. Keep snow build-ups away from fire escapes, emergency exits, gutter downspouts and roof vents.  Have your local roofers out to do the job for you https://boext.com/services/littleton-roofing-services/.