Best Roof Rake Reviews 2018

Roof rakes are not that expensive. For about $20, you can get yourself a relatively good roof rake. Consider the effectiveness of the roof rake first before going for the really cheap ones. It would futile to get a really cheap roof rake and compromise on quality, only to end up with a damaged roof which would definitely cost you a lot more. You also do not want a device that will force you to climb on a roof covered in snow. Fixing a broken limb would be a lot worse!

There are roof rakes that cost more than $70. They come with additional features such as protective rollers and telescoping ability, and are relatively longer. Most of them are made of aluminum, but you can find some with steel parts that might slightly increase their price. Brand popularity also contributes to the price. However, you are bound to find a quality and efficient roof rake for between $20 and $70. This will all depend on your budget and your house roof.

Snowfall during winter can get really heavy and even dangerous. Imagine having an added weight of 10,000 pounds on your roof! You can avoid such a scenario with a good roof rake. Since it can be dangerous to climb onto your roof to scoop the snow, you need a device that you can work with while standing on the ground. A roof rake that is light and long can come in handy.

Here are some features you might want to consider before getting one:

• Design - Some roof rakes come with wheels on the blades, and some come without. There are rakes where you have to snap short poles together to extend the handle, and others have a telescoping feature
• Blade Length - This is the size of the blade or head. Most of them are 24 inches
• Handle - This is the length of the pole. You will find poles as long as 21 feet. Rakes used for cars are relatively shorter
• Weight - Roof rakes are fairly light so you can lift them easily
• Material - Most roof rakes have poles made of aluminum. It’s not only durable, but also light. You will also find handles made of materials such as vinyl and polyethylene. Most blades are made of plastic, with a few having soft foam polyethylene

A roof rake has a very simple design. Usually, it is just a blade sticking out at the end of a long pole. The poles are usually long to allow you to reach the roof while standing on the ground. They are also thin but sturdy. Most of them are made of lightweight materials, since you will be doing a lot of lifting and dragging. Some poles have a telescoping feature with a button strategically located near the handle, so you can extend the pole’s length without having to drag it down.

At the other end is the blade, which is usually a wide hard piece of plastic. Most are curved so that they can scoop snow from the roof and drag it down. Some come with wheels to keep them from touching the roof, since some plastic can damage roof shingles. Rakes for clearing snow off cars have soft heads to help prevent them scratching.

A good roof rake should enable you to clear snow from your roof without damaging it, and without causing you pain. It should also be long enough for the height of your roof. If you do not want to keep readjusting the length of the pole manually, get a rake with a telescoping feature that will let you adjust at just the push of a button. Consider a pole with a good grip to prevent it from slipping during use.

Some snow roof rakes can damage your roof if you are not careful when pushing them. You might need to use a little bit more strength to lift them up to avoid such damages. You can get one with roller wheels to help you push it up without lifting the rake. You simply roll it on the roof. If you are clearing snow from your car, consider rakes with soft heads and the plastic tucked in the foam, to avoid scratching your car.

While most rakes will have you drag the snow down the roof ,which can be a bit tiresome, you can avoid this with the special cutting feature. This feature cuts through the snow as you push the rake up the roof, then lets the snow slide down a special canvas.