Can you reach up to the roof on a 2 story house, or does this only work on a 1 story home?
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I've used it (with the extension poles) on a cape that has an elevated foundation in the back (about 5 feet above soil line to the 1st floor). I can't get all the way to the roof ridge, but about 3/4 of the way up. Not sure how that would work on a second story, maybe fine if you only care about gutter ice dams. I find that with the extension poles, it's a task to get the roof rake initially onto the roof. The poles bow somewhat under the weight of the head, and you have to leverage the unit up to get it started. Not certain how that would be to a second floor roof.
216443
It will only work on a ranch. Mine is on a hill and I cannot reach the back side of the house.
216444
I've used it (with the extension poles) on a cape that has an elevated foundation in the back (about 5 feet above soil line to the 1st floor). I can't get all the way to the roof ridge, but about 3/4 of the way up. Not sure how that would workon a second story, maybe fine if you only care about gutter ice dams.I find that with the extension poles, it's a task to get the roof rake initially onto the roof. The poles bow somewhat under the weight of the head, and you have to leverage the unit up to get it started. Not certain how that would be to a second floor roof. I've used it (with the extension poles) on a cape that has an elevated foundation in the back (about 5 feet above soil line to the 1st floor). I can't get all the way to the roof ridge, but about 3/4 of the way up. Not sure how that would workon a second story, maybe fine if you only care about gutter ice dams.I find that with the extension poles, it's a task to get the roof rake initially onto the roof. The poles bow somewhat under the weight of the head, and you have to leverage the unit up to get it started. Not certain how that would be to a second floor roof.
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If on a flat roof, there are extensions which go straight out onto the roof and are anchored down.If at the peak or on a slant, there are a couple of brackets you can use to install on the level. hope this helps/
878277
The antenna will work "receive signals" any place, IMHO the higher its mounted the better, in attic, 2nd floor ok depends on distance from station and signal strength.If you have metal roof or siding then it probably won't work as well, RF does not penetrate metal.
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I bought two and they did connect together, but the top of the first doesn't line up exactly with the bottom of the second... my roof was sloping though so it was fine, but if you are doing a more square wall it might not work?
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There has to be some slope to the roof. I did my parents roof last night and their roof has a very very slight pitch. It took a little more effort since you have to pull the snow down rather than let gravity pull it down. But yes it works great!
1062748
I used it to side my house with hardie siding and it worked great. I cannot answer regarding roofing.
551222
I stretched it out to 10ft (and may have been able to go a bit further), plus the hose is already almost 2ft off the ground, so the reach is pretty good. It easily reaches my 8ft ceilings; even the peak of the living room at 10ft is easily reached.
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I used several years ago, maybe 24 inches of snow on roof. Biggest problem I had was keeping from being covered with snow that came off the roof. Unit worked great. Very pleased with it. Used on 2 story house which meant I had to use a ladder to reach the highest part of roof.
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Sure it will work on a metal roof but it really works best on a flat surface. You could tilt the scoop a fraction of an inch so the metal strip doesn't contact the metal roofing. I use mine on the shingle-covered roof over my deck all the time but not on the house roof (too steep for me). It seems like it would be somewhat dangerous (for you, not the scoop) on a slick metal roof anyway.
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Hi, Trish:My stand-off can be mounted as shown for a vertical wall, or it can be mounted upside down, so the standoff might be able to go onto the sloping roof above the gutter. I suppose it depends upon the slope of the roof.Years ago, I used the standoff against a sturdy 2X fascia board, which extended well below the gutter. I was very careful to make sure the legs could not slip. I hope this rambling response might be useful.Best wishes, Theodore
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I don't see why it would not work on a metal roof, with the possible exception that there is probably less friction between the hook and the metal roof, so in the rare event that the hook somehow got jostled up it could be more prone to slipping off the roof peak. Also, the wheels tend to want to run off sideways as you are pushing the ladder up to the peak on its wheels, unless you are pushing absolutely straight up. This little problem could be greater on a metal roof. (Or less if the roof has vertical ridges in it.)
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I don't see why it wouldn't work on a metal roof...Just make sure you never cross the wire over itself. I would run it all the way down the downspout...Check the installation instructions that come with it.
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I use it not FULLY extended to clean our gutters no problem and feel very safe and comfortable. Have not actually stepped off it onto the roof. Check the measurements to see if the height meets your requirements. The versatility is important to me. Step,extended,etc.
418903
It works off movement, so if you can get it up on your roof and the birds are in the "eye", yes it will work. Doubt it will work from the ground and the birds will be too far away.
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I am not sure if you can use it with extension ladder. I always use it with one piece of extension ladder because I doubt it would work with both pieces. Even if you could secure the ladder from coming apart, one section would be up a few inches higher and not resting on the roof as intended. I'd say only use it with a single section of ladder.
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my advice would be to get an extension hose from Amazon or pick one up at Lowes they were reasonable that will get you to the second floor from the ground doing it on a ladder is kind of precarious I have one of those extensions and am able to do the top of a two floor house which mine is
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I would use the fan spray and use half on the building and half on the ground. Our main use is to spray "Wet and Forget" on the roof to retard moss growth. This spray reaches much further up the roof than other sprayers I have had.