Roof Rake Usage

A roof rake is an implement mounted on a long pole that can be used to gently push and pull snow off a roof.

Roof rake usage.

The rake is not exactly on the roof. The rake can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave. When used according to the manufacturer s instructions a roof rake is designed to remove snow from a roof without causing damage to shingles eaves or gutters. The overhanging rake then is closed in with soffit and fascia or left open.

It is a term that describes the sloped sides of a gable end. The larger the rake head the more snow the rake can remove in. Accumulated snow can be very heavy and put a strain on a roof. A roof rake may be intricately designed.

Roof rake heads range in depth from a narrow three inches to a generous 10 inches and widths run between 12 to 24 inches. Terms are used to break down the various areas of a roof and a rake is one of many roof sections. Roof rakes are also good for removing a buildup of fallen leaves and other debris that can mount up over time.