Roof ice dams are an annoying source of roof damage ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , leaks, and heat loss in the winter. The main causes are drip melt through improperly capped warm air vent pipes and poor roof insulation. Laying a ice melt sock onto the roof so it crosses the ice dam and overhangs the gutter, will melt through If done properly those ice sickles that form the snow melts from the edges of the gutters will never appear, they too a cause of much damage and are dangerous to life and limb.
The socks are available from most manufacturers full of non-staining ice melt or empty for you to fill.
Ice dam melting socks remove ice dams to prevent water damage to ceilings, windowsills, wood floors, and carpets.
Most ice dams socks are nylon; this ice dams socks do not include ice damt socks do not include ice melt or throw cord. Typical sock when filled weight 3 pounds, and is 18 inches This is based on melt of 20-40 Square yards of roof snow per sock used. Place one sock every 10-15 feat at right angles above channel eaves and gutters. Reuse sock until empty.
After use allow socks to dry naturally. Store in well-ventilated area.
Purchase only environmentally friendly 100% nylon socks.
An ice melt sock canker all winter and keep a 20 square foot area clear of ice dams depending on roof angle, sock placement, and rain / snowfall.
Simple open the Velcro strap at top of socks, fill with off the shelf "ice melt" from any hardware store, and reclose the strap tightly, bottom knots for the Always the throw cord to hang over the edge of the roof. Leave in place all winter or use approximately 20-foot pull cord to retrieve.
Most manufacturers can make make socks to any length and can prefill them at a reasonable price plus shipping.
You can purchase the "ice melt" with the socks from most manufacturers and fill and refill as needed.
