Icicles may look pretty, but they can also be pretty dangerous, so it’s a good idea to get rid of them.
If an icicle falls, it can cause severe injuries, broken bones, and even death, but getting rid of them is deeper than simply knocking them down.
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According to the CEO of Angelo’s Roofing, Andy Vinca, icicles are actually caused by heat loss and can be a sign of poor insulation.
“Most people are surprised to know that the ice is actually from heat loss, in like a house or building, and when the heat loss causes the snow and ice to melt and then it forms into ice when it gets to, like, the overhang or like drains. So, the advice is, you can do some stuff yourself, by getting like a roof rake, a roof shovel and pull the snow,” said Vinca…