Is roof-raking necessary with Ice & Water Shield?

Don Casale
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My roofer used Ice & Water Shield underlayment, covering the entire roof, before installing new shingles. Do I still need to rake the roof when it snows?

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  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Mar 14, 2018

    question for you why did you not discuss that with the roofer
    • Don Casale Don Casale on Mar 15, 2018

      I did, but I want another opinion. He seems to think raking is no longer necessary to prevent ice dams. I think the ice can still work its way under the shingles from an ice dam, although the ice shield has prevented the roof from leaking. But if that's so, I don't like the idea of ice/water under the shingle. It's probably ok, but I'd like the opinion of an experienced roofer.
  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Mar 14, 2018

    I think that underlayment is more to protect you from leaks and damming. Weight is a different issue. If too much snow builds up on your roof it can cause structural damage.
  • William William on Mar 14, 2018

    Cynthia H is correct. It's the weight of the snow that needs to be raked not the concern of ice damning.

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