ROOFICE DEICERS
ICE MELT SOCKS   FAQs I
Q. What is the RoofIce Deicer  Melt Sock?
A. RoofIce
Deicer Melt Socks (RMS) are a new product designed to melt roof ice dams, and
     
stop the water from building up behind ice dams.  They retail for less than $20.
      They allow the  ice to liquify and act as a constant liquid gutter deicer which keeps water flowing
      off the roof, instead of seeping into your home.  They  are  rated at  a 75 lb.  burst strength  with a weave
       that  prevents unraveling and are designed to last for up to 10 years or more in wet, icy,  weather.
      They are the first "
do-it-yourself "roof de-icing product that combines, gutter and drain deicing,
       ice dam removal, ease of use, excellent de-icing performance, and superior corrosion
       protection, with a refillable, reuseable ice sock. 
You don't have to go on the roof. 
      Just throw the ice melt sock  and pull it into place.  Retrieve and refill as necessary.

Q. What  about the effectiveness of "ice melt socks"  vs. "panty hose"  or "cables.".
A.  This old house recommends 
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        a
panty hose "ice melt sock", because it works. 
       
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND panty hose, because
        the materials  are too fragile and the threads tear and unravel rapidly in the weather conditions.
        The tiny  burst strength  of pantyhose material  deteriorates quickly  after  contact with the
        ice melt crystals, cold,  and sunshine.   Pantyhose "runs"  loose ice melt quickly and  shards of torn material 
        make  ice dams worse and plug-up gutters until spring thaws.
        You may also  be tempted to use electrical snow-melt cables, but often these just move the ice dam
       further up the roof. The cables put dozens of holes into your roof and are a maintenance nightmare!
      

Q. How do I use it?
A. Just remove the RMS from the pouch, attach at least 10 feet of nylon rope to the sock loop, 
      and fill with off the shelf , non-corrosive and non-staining
EZDeicer or equal  ice melt pellets .
     Do not use rock salt (sodium chloride). Your  goal is to make drainage paths through the ice on the
       lower edge of the roof.  first then move the sock higher if needed.
       If possible place the sock on exposed ice,  above the ice dam,  about every 2-10 feet along the edge
       of the roof.  Throw and pull the icemelt sock to an area above the ice dam  in a vertical line
       down to the edge of the roof and tack in place.  Alternatively, you can tack the sock in place.
       Refill as necessary rather than overdoing it the first time. 

Q. Is the
Specified Ice Melt product harmful to my home's exterior?
A. No. Other ice melting compounds can damage the exterior of your home, plants, and the
        concrete below because they do not contain  corrosion protection.  

Q. How will I know it is working?
A. Within minutes, you will see the  ice dam melting, creating a channel for  water to
        safely run off the roof quickly, based on air temperature.

Q. How many will I need for my home?
A. The  RMS is designed to be filled  with 3 lbs of ice melt, thrown onto the roof, and drawn into
         place with a throw cord.  Each RMS  will give you five feet of coverage so we recommend placing
         one  RMS  every 10 feet or  more for severe ice dams.  If you want a larger sock that
        lasts longer you can  unfold our  sock and stretch it out by hand to 36".

Q. What about one time use bricks, tablets,  or  other types of non-refillable ice socks?
A.  Since a steady rainfall  will dissolve all the ice melt in a typical rooftop 12 lb.  ice
         sock in a few hours, not only are those "other  non-refillable socks"  ineffective, they are pretty
         much a waste of your money.  Other dissolvable bricks or
tearable,  and non-refillable type ice socks
          including
"panty hose,"are not retrieveable, so they usually  plug-up gutters and downspouts.
       
Most "other types of bags, bricks, tablets, panty hose, etc. "  can make a bad situation even worse.

                                      
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Q. How do I refill a RoofIce Melt Sock?
A. Hold the top loop cord  and remove the velcro strap at the neck of the refillable ice melt socks. 
B. Hold the top loop cord  and open the the neck of the sock to form a fill opening.  Fill the sock with ice melt to 3/4 full.  DO NOT let go of the loop cord while filling the sock.
C. When 1/2 to 3/4 full,  raise the outer  fill opening above all cord knots and at least halfway halfway up the cord loop.
D. Squeeze the top sock material around cord and secure tightly with the reuseable velcro strap.  Unit is now ready to melt ice.  Tie 10-20 feet of off-the-shelf nylon cord to the exposed loop for throwing and repositioning the ice melt sock (cord not included).
Alternatively, you may unfold and fill the entire sock with ice melt then use the velcro strap to close the open sock end.