The best thing to do is get all the snow off. But be careful, Schmitt warns. First, he says, it's dangerous to climb onto a steep, slippery roof. Second, if you don't know what you're doing, it's easy to hack a hole through your shingles. Both Kline and Schmitt recommend hiring someone with snow and ice removal experience to minimize damage.
Heat loss creates the problem.
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