How would these work on a house with a metal roof with lots of surrounding pecan trees? Would the pecan leaves build up and clog it from above?
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The only trees that pose a problem are pines as the needles go through the bristles and can create clogs - I just clean the gutter around my pine tree from time to time for that. But other leaves, such as from a pecan tree, either fall over the brushes or lodge in the bristles until they decay and turn to dust, and then get washed away by the rain without any clogging whatsoever. The lodged leaves also do not keep the rain water from passing through. A truly great purchase, is my opinion.
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I found that maple leaves that fall on the gutter brush blow off in the wind. Im can't be sure about pecan leaves but I don't know why they also would not blow off.
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If you wait long enough anything will block them up. But the rain will still get through to the downspouts. My daughter had the tree from H)*&& and they worked very well for four years now. Just clean them out every year.
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Hi I live in Northern Fl. and put them over my fruit trees with burlap underneath and all of them died so my opinion don't waste your money I replaced my trees and made a 2x2 insulation board box to protect them hope that works hope that helps Jim
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It could drive them that way. This Product is a barrier. Try watering them out then let area dry and place product around perimeter of your home. Good luck be safe and wear thick clothing.
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The pellets are calcium chloride, so it really depends what your roof is composed of. If you have something different than the standard generic tiles that everyone has (clay tiles, slate, etc), I would probably be very hesitant as it could produce some discoloration.
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I used them on lightly textures walls, and did fairly well. The big tree was a huge pain and could have used two people to apply. The trick to getting them to stick was washing the wall really well first. I used rubbing alcohol. They're still up and still look great, but I think they'd have been 100% great (instead of 90% great) on an untextured wall.
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I would not run a snow blower over them. I only had one night when the wind was blowing really bad and it was snowing, it iced up a little on the steps, but not the porch. They keep it warm enough to keep the snow off, that is the purpose of having them. I am glad I got them. I screwed them down on my wooden patio, if you are putting them on cement, you would have to connect them to wire or something and anchor them to the ground so they won't blow off. Hope I've helped?
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I've never tried to do our roof (good idea though!). It might reach but not with any power behind it. What I mean is, I doubt it would "scrub" the roof...probably do no more than a good rain would. If were at all breezy it probably wouldn't work for a roof at all. So, to summize, I would say no, while standing on the ground, it wouldn't be ideal for a roof on a one story house. Hope this helps.
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I've only used them indoors in my fireplace. And they heat up the room nicely with no Cleanup! Outside, they might not do as well in the wind without some kind of metal backdrop to protect from the wind. (Just guessing)
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Ours are on the roof in Arizona (Bullhead City) and they did fine through one summer. I used Liquid Nail adhesive.
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That's a good question. They work terrific on my wooden deck. If you don't have any wind blowing, to blow them off of your truck, or if you had a way of to tie them down. They do have holes in each corner reinforced with metal, for some thing to hook to. Good luck
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Probably; however not what they are designed for. If you are asking if they will damage plants under your trees; I doubt it.
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Probably not, because the drench would be absorbed into the pecans. I use fruit tree spray for my fruit trees.
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Awesome.I have pine trees also...this has heavy sheet metal on roof! It takes at LEAST 3 people to assemble.
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Sad to say pine needles do clog the gutter brush and clog the water flow. the brushes must be taken out and shaken. Acorns and leaves to not penetrate the brushes.
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This box works as a support for the pipe and could be used with modifications on your metal building but should not be used on top of roof as it should not be used as a roof jack, being on top of roof would be like a roof jack to stop water from entering building. If used properly you should be able to use it just as you would use on a wood framed home.
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I use these all the time on metal roofs. they work better if the ridge cap is off because they can dent the ridge cap. you can also buy a roof plank hanger, screw it down and hang a ladder on it.
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i have owned these casitas for 10 years now and have never seen a metal roof as an option. i would contact the company directly to inquire.