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You must start thinking about the ways to prepare your home for winter storms and snowfall even before the winter sets in. Snow and ice can create havoc on backyards, roofs and pipes, and can also create slippery surfaces that can be dangerous. There are many ways to prevent this, such as pre-treatment for ice and winter proofing your home. Let us discuss some ways in details. Prevent ice dams on roofs and gutters Ice dam occurs when snow gathers on roof, and then it starts melting at the top because of the heating inside your home. The snow slides down the roof till the roof temperature becomes 32 degrees or less, and then refreezes. This barrier of ice can trap water on the top of your roof. This water can find its way in your roof’s seams, creating cracks that would allow water to seep into your home. Gutters on the roof can further worsen the problem as they aren’t as affected by your home’s heat. Leaves and debris collected in the gutters can also trap ice, so it is import...

One of the problems that winter brings is the accumulation of snow on roads and pathways. This not only makes driving on roads difficult but also leads to a number of accidents. According to the USDOT Federal Highway Administration data, nearly 2000 deaths are caused by accidents due to icy roads. This is, in fact, an estimation and the actual number is supposed to be more than this. This simply means that as long as the snow on roads doesn't get removed, people will always be susceptible to accidents. Hence, it’s crucial to either remove the snow and prevent the accumulation of ice on roads. Removing snow is certainly a time-consuming and challenging task and requires huge labour. However, it’s best if the accumulation of snow can be avoided, saving time, efforts and money. When it comes to preventing the buildup of ice on roads and pathways, an automatic anti-ice system is the best bet. Usually installed at the back of the motor vehicle, it’s designed to keep atmospheric ice ...