And after coming down he simply pulls the remainder of the hanging string.
Remove snow off roof with string.
You just need to get a rope over your roof.
It s dangerous to get up on a ladder with snow and ice so don t risk it if you can t get the snow off from the ground level of your home.
Here s how i removed snow from my roof with a rope.
Throw the midsection of the wire directly over a pile of snow on the roof of your house while still holding both ends of the wire.
Finally your last option is to call in a roofing expert to come remove the snow from your roof.
Move backwards while pulling on both ends of the wire to pull the snow off the roof.
Next we see a man attaching heavy duty pieces of string to the strategic high points of the roof.
Contact a roofing professional to safely remove the buildup of snow if you are worried about the safety of your home or your roof.
You can also tie two ropes to a swivel and pull the swivel to the peak.
Repeat until you re sure the snow on the roof is light.
If you re removing snow from roofs you should only do it from the ground.
Try to keep a buildup of snow away from fire escapes emergency building exits drain downspouts and ventilation openings.
Then tie one of the ropes to.