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Iceblading

By adamg on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 2:13pm
Chainsawin

Derek Lessing spotted these guys up on a roof on West Newton Street in the South End, using a chainsaw to break up gutter ice. You can tell they're trained professionals by their safety harnesses.

Neighborhoods: 
South End
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Weather
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Snow
ice


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Comments

By Ralph on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 3:59pm.

You can tell they're not experienced by using chainsaws next to a wooden structure. It could easily bounce and damage the roof while then causes water damage worse than is caused by ice dams.

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By Pete Nice on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 5:46pm.

If you accidentally cut the roof, you fix it. Not that complicated for a roofer. You can at least make something temporary for the winter.

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By Kathode on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 4:00pm.

I hope they wear goggles and don't shear off the gutters.

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By Pete Nice on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 5:48pm.

These roofers will probably make $1,500 cutting this gutter off, and will replace it for $300

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By Ad on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 4:59pm.

How much do they charge for removing an 8 foot long 6 inch thick ice slab attached to siding of house. Afraid it might fall... serious

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By Pete Nice on Sat, 02/14/2015 - 5:49pm.

Most wintertime roofers start at $250 for a job you describe.

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