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Old 01-27-2011, 05:59 PM   #2
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I've used the Ice Viper, which is a 3 or 4 foot tube filled with ice melt. Got it at HD years ago. Don't recall seeing it lately. But must be a similar product around. Could fill a nylon with ice melt... Just throwing ice melt on the roof isn't the best idea, but if the alternatives are having it leak, or chiseling it.... go with ice melt. Cables work well, but are tough to hold in place when ice is already there. Are your gutters clear?

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