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Residents Urged To Clear Snow From Roofs Now—Here's How

With more buildings collapsing under the weight of precipitation, residents are urged to clear off their roofs before more snow falls. Here's a video showing you exactly how.

Snow on a roof can add another 20,000 pounds of weight, which could damage the structural integrity of the roof or, in the worst-case scenario, cause collapse. .

Removing this snow is essential. Here is a video on how to do it. However, the best advice of all? Don't try to do yourself. Hire a professional; it is a very dangerous job. serving our area.

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