omg more snow

   / omg more snow #11  
It's getting to the critical point where any more is gonna really cause some serious problems. Roads are choked and buildings are caving in.

I've got no more room to put the snow and January isn't even over.

Pushing my machine hard, worried something is gonna break.

I was gonna start a thread titled "My Kingdom for a Snow Blower" That's what I was thinking today running out of space to plow the snow. Never thought I would seriously consider a 3PT snow Blower, but I am now!

JB

Strange ... I was having similar thoughts yesterday morning.
-Jim
 
   / omg more snow #12  
I was gonna start a thread titled "My Kingdom for a Snow Blower" That's what I was thinking today running out of space to plow the snow. Never thought I would seriously consider a 3PT snow Blower, but I am now!

JB



Weren't you just complaining a few days ago that your wallet was too fat ??? ;);)
 
   / omg more snow #14  
Strange weather this year. I bought a brand new Massey 1643, I live in Quebec so usually we have a lot of snow..............but this winter something I,ve never seen we only have 8 inches of snow on the ground, took the tractor out 2 times this winter, I,m jealous:laughing::laughing:, good luck, spring is not that far. Regards
 
   / omg more snow #15  
I don't want to sound like mother hen but......

You have a serious amount of snow on your roofs. 3 years ago I lost my garage to snow and ice. It imploded. Felt like I had just gone through a fire.

I know how you feel. Exhausted, fatigued, frustrated and worn out. Large amounts of snow does this to the human spirit.

You have a beautiful home. All the snow on it will turn to heavy ice due to melting. I assume your roof is shingled.?? Water damage can and will occur...you may or may not notice. I am more concerned of the heavy weight on house. Sure, you have a good roof pitch but, that is a lot of snow...with more likely to come.

It is too much for one man to handle. I was overwhelmed keeping my house and driveway clear of snow build-up. I neglected the garage...when I got up on the garage roof it was too late. I had 3 solid feet of ice. 1 week later it came down.

I am just trying to get you to think about what can occur....respectfully.

Consider hireing a group of people to clear your roofs. It is soo important that it gets done. You could be one of us. Water damage is one thing, not good. Haveing your home implode could cause death. I have seen the destruction first hand.

Best wishes.
 
   / omg more snow #16  
Weren't you just complaining a few days ago that your wallet was too fat ??? ;);)

I don't make much clearing snow from drives etc. been doing OK on the roofs but it hard work, can't do many in one day. Have to pick the right ones.



OMG!



I don't want to sound like mother hen but......

You have a serious amount of snow on your roofs. 3 years ago I lost my garage to snow and ice. It imploded. Felt like I had just gone through a fire.

I know how you feel. Exhausted, fatigued, frustrated and worn out. Large amounts of snow does this to the human spirit.

You have a beautiful home. All the snow on it will turn to heavy ice due to melting. I assume your roof is shingled.?? Water damage can and will occur...you may or may not notice. I am more concerned of the heavy weight on house. Sure, you have a good roof pitch but, that is a lot of snow...with more likely to come.

It is too much for one man to handle. I was overwhelmed keeping my house and driveway clear of snow build-up. I neglected the garage...when I got up on the garage roof it was too late. I had 3 solid feet of ice. 1 week later it came down.

I am just trying to get you to think about what can occur....respectfully.

Consider hireing a group of people to clear your roofs. It is soo important that it gets done. You could be one of us. Water damage is one thing, not good. Haveing your home implode could cause death. I have seen the destruction first hand.

Best wishes.


All good advice, feels like my yard is closeing, I do have some help though.

JB.
 
   / omg more snow #17  
I don't want to sound like mother hen but......

Me either, but I would at least clear the eaves for a couple feet, there is a good chance there is ice building on your roof above those icicles. See what's going on there at least.

I never know quite when to start worrying, and even though I have metal roofs with 100% Ice & Water shield coverage and trusses on 16" centers, I usually start working on clearing some when it gets much over 2' deep. A lot depends on the moisture level of the snow too. Better safe & sore muscles than sorry.
Dave.
 
   / omg more snow #18  
Strange weather this year. I bought a brand new Massey 1643, I live in Quebec so usually we have a lot of snow..............but this winter something I,ve never seen we only have 8 inches of snow on the ground, took the tractor out 2 times this winter, I,m jealous:laughing::laughing:, good luck, spring is not that far. Regards

We have had a bit more here in cottage country (2.5 hours N. of Toronto), but nothing like the poor guys in CT. man, could I use some of that snow on my blower! I have been praying for 18" or so all at once, so I can REALLY see if the beast can handle it like I think it can!
 

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   / omg more snow #19  
Until I moved to Northern Wisconsin - I never heard of the term 'Ice Dam'. Google it. You gotta be real attentive or you may wish you could hand the house back to the bank.

You also need to bring out your Home Owner's policy .. there may be some serious incentives for you to get a crew up there today.

And the stuff we get out East is not VAIL powder. It was heavy enough here last Winter to collapse an aircraft hangar with about five vintage planes in it. Like Poor JDGG .. this fellow got hammered. Mother Nature does not care if you are nice to stray cats.

Jim
 
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Thanks for all the good advice guys. I am going home today & try knocking off all the ice I can reach. The roof pitch is 1 to 1 - nobody going up there till spring. Prior to this last storm part of the roof was actually clean. I am sure it was due to the fact that the snow up to now has been pretty dry. That coupled with the roof pitch & wind have kept a lot off of it.

The good news is I have a new propane company coming today to make a delivery. Ahhh clean clothes again!
 

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