Roofing Torch To Melt Ice

I bought this torch 14 months ago for melting driveway ice but last winter was mild and i did not use it.

Roofing torch to melt ice.

Gently toss the tied off pantyhose onto the edge of your roof to begin melting the snow. The torch generates temperatures over 3000 ordm. They form when snow melts in warmer areas of the roof sending water running down toward the edge. The spark igniter only works some of the time.

The roofmelt ice melt is designed to eliminate the need to climb onto roofs while melt snow. For an ice dam to form the warm parts of the roof generally need to be higher than 32 degrees f while the cold areas of the. Place this vertically on your roof near the edge so it will melt a section of snow and ice creating an area where the water can leak off. Attaches readily to propane tanks.

Clip in the cable along the same zigzag pattern as the shingle clips. The lincoln electric inferno propane torch kit is great for burning brush and weeds repairing road surfaces removing paint melting tar and asphalt in roofing applications and removing snow and ice. This winter however it was needed. It works pretty well for melting ice.

This is a great propane torch for small jobs around the home that need a powerful flame. Has quick shutoff valve for safety. The torch kit is designed for easy hook up to a standard size propane tank. This video shows an effective and fun alternative to beating.

An ice dam can form when certain parts of the roof get warm enough to melt the snow on the roof while the roof edges remain much colder and as a result prevent the melted snow from flowing down the roof. As more and more water melts down the roof and refreezes at these locations ice builds up and forms a blockage or dam. Ice dams can pose many problems. Liquefied petroleum lp gas hose striker for up to 350 psig.

Secure shingle clips to roof shingles using a flathead screwdriver making sure to align them in a zigzag pattern. F with ease when you connect this torch to any standard 20 lb. Heavy hand tools are an effective way to deal with the ice but they are hard work and aren t ideal for those who are disabled to use. Burn weeds melt snow remove paint from non flammable surfaces and more with this propane torch.

When it reaches the eaves where the temperature of the roof is colder the water refreezes. While safely on the ground toss a roofmelt tablet onto the roof. Comes with a 10 ft. The tablets help prevent roof damage by melting through ice dams and allowing water to drain safely.

However it is a bit temperamental to keep going. They work effectively in temperatures down to 25 f.