DIY Roof Rake Painter's Pole

Even pitched roofs can be in danger of snow build up in winters with high snow fall totals.

During the winter months, snow and ice build up on roofs in northern climes. If left unattended, the snow and ice buildup can lead to a leaking or collapsed roof. Removing the snow regularly with a roof rake will prevent the risk of these problems. But during peak times, roof rakes can be hard to find. When you find yourself with a roof full of snow and no roof rake, you can assemble your own with a few parts from your local home improvement or hardware store.

Things You'll Need

• Telescoping painter's pole
• Driveway squeegee
• PVC connector
• Epoxy

Instructions

1. Select a telescoping painter's pole long enough to reach your roof from the ground. Two-section poles are available in lengths that reach up to 16 feet, while three-section poles are available in lengths that reach up to 24 feet.

2. Fit a driveway squeegee to the screw portion of the painter's pole. If you can't find one that fits, purchase a PVC connector that fits both the pole and the squeegee handle.

3. Spread epoxy inside both ends of the PVC connector, and insert the squeegee handle in one end and the painter's pole in the other. Let dry.

References

• Kwaree: Homemade Snow Roof Rake
• Painting and Decorating Concourse; Painting Extension Poles