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Short answer: The Minnesota ice barrier code requires an ice barrier at roof eaves on many heated, shingle-style sloped roofs. The barrier must extend from the eave edge to a point at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line (measured on the roof). The code language does not require ice barrier in valleys, and…
You can get a solid roof pitch measurement from the ground by measuring the roof angle with a phone inclinometer (aimed along the rake edge) or by using simple “similar triangles” math with a level, tape, and two ground measurements. Both methods give an estimate that’s good for planning repairs, drainage fixes, and contractor quotes….
Ice dams in Saint Paul, MN, buildings usually form when heat loss causes melting snow on the roof, the meltwater runs to a colder edge, then refreezes into a ridge that traps more water. Ice dam prevention comes down to stopping heat loss, improving ventilation and drainage, and removing snow safely. A professional roofer should…
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