Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
[Re: Kre]
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I can't add the how they work but I have read testimonies on the product and most like the product. I for one just have the roof rake and works well enough for me. I like the rake I have and does a great job not sure the other method is any easier or not.
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
[Re: Kre]
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I've had two Avalanches. They work great with not nearly as much effort as a regular roof rake. I have a roof rake that I use on a flat roof on a shed. You can go on line to see how they work.
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
[Re: Kre]
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avalanches definetly worth the price, much easier than roof rake especially on deep snow. Believe around $125 bucks but cheaper than having someone shovel your roof off. HINT... buy now as when you get alot of snow you wont be able to fine one or a roof rake.... dont ask why i know ....LOL
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
[Re: Kre]
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I use a snow float on my roof at least once in winter-very easy to remove deep snow off the roof with the snow float. The bigger job is moving the pile from around the house after.It hardens up like cement.
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
[Re: white17]
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I have a slightly different product called a Snow Peeler. It works but it is a LOT of work. Heart attack level work. I'm sure it depends on how much and what type of snow you are dealing with.
For me, those wheels on the avalanche would be a liability. More weight to lift and more resistance in the snow. The avalanche isn't heavy at all with the wheels. That's why I bought it. You understand that you start at the edge of the roof and push up into the snow. It cascades off sliding down the plastic. Totally the opposite of how a roof rake works.
Remember as a kid we played army and you gave up the fort so the other side got it? Of course you don't. Little kids aren't that stupid.
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
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I have a slightly different product called a Snow Peeler. It works but it is a LOT of work. Heart attack level work. I'm sure it depends on how much and what type of snow you are dealing with.
For me, those wheels on the avalanche would be a liability. More weight to lift and more resistance in the snow. The avalanche isn't heavy at all with the wheels. That's why I bought it. You understand that you start at the edge of the roof and push up into the snow. It cascades off sliding down the plastic. Totally the opposite of how a roof rake works. Yep. That's the same way mine works
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
[Re: Kre]
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There are two different size wheels you can get on the Avalanche. I bought the smaller ones because the larger ones will leave too much snow on the roof. There's very little weight with the smaller wheels.
Remember as a kid we played army and you gave up the fort so the other side got it? Of course you don't. Little kids aren't that stupid.
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
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What I like about the wheels is they stop the rake from getting under the shingles, at least in theory.,
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
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Good grief, I hate to plow the driveway let alone a roof.
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Re: Roof Rake: Avalanche?
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