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L & L Contractors, LLC

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L & L Contractors, LLC

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22 years of experience

L & L Contractors is a highly skilled company that specializes in metal roofing, gutters, and metal siding for both residential and commercial services. Give them a call today and let them know how they can help on your next construction project.

L & L Contractors is a highly skilled company that specializes in metal roofing, gutters, and metal siding for both residential and commercial services. Give them a call today and let them know how they can help on your next construction project.

The Haas Group LLC

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The Haas Group LLC

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Independent 3rd party roof inspection and consultation company.

"Ernie Haas provided a very thorough examination of our roof which enabled us (after much back and forth with our roofer (DCF Contracting)) to ensure that all necessary and required repairs were made to our roof. Mr. Haas stayed in contact with us for more than a month to ensure that any questions or issues we had were addressed."

Larry T on June 2018

Independent 3rd party roof inspection and consultation company.

"Ernie Haas provided a very thorough examination of our roof which enabled us (after much back and forth with our roofer (DCF Contracting)) to ensure that all necessary and required repairs were made to our roof. Mr. Haas stayed in contact with us for more than a month to ensure that any questions or issues we had were addressed."

Larry T on June 2018

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FM2 Inc.

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FM2 Inc.

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38 years of experience

We are a full-service, facility maintenance company. We provide many integrated services, but providing building owners with a single option for facility and parking lot maintenance is our forte. We offer our clients a higher degree of facilities maintenance. We give free estimates, and no job is too big or too small.

We are a full-service, facility maintenance company. We provide many integrated services, but providing building owners with a single option for facility and parking lot maintenance is our forte. We offer our clients a higher degree of facilities maintenance. We give free estimates, and no job is too big or too small.

McGuire's Construction & Remodel

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McGuire's Construction & Remodel

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52 years of experience

We offer a wide variety of home construction and remodel services. With over 40 years of experience in the lower 48 we have settled here in Alaska with our families and ready to meet your families needs.

We offer a wide variety of home construction and remodel services. With over 40 years of experience in the lower 48 we have settled here in Alaska with our families and ready to meet your families needs.

Alaska North Star Builders

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Alaska North Star Builders

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41 years of experience

Quality Building Contractor with 23 Years Experience, All phases of Construction including Design and Drafting using AutoDesk AutoCAD. Quality Building Contractor with 23 Years Experience

Quality Building Contractor with 23 Years Experience, All phases of Construction including Design and Drafting using AutoDesk AutoCAD. Quality Building Contractor with 23 Years Experience

ACE Roofing LLC

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ACE Roofing LLC

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12 years of experience

ACE Roofing, LLC is a family owned business in Interior Alaska and we are qualified to meet all of your roofing needs. It is our goal to provide affordable roofing services with unbeatable quality. We work closely with other contractors when necessary to meet homeowners needs. Mention this ad and receive 5% off! Call us today for a free estimate! (907)328-8338

ACE Roofing, LLC is a family owned business in Interior Alaska and we are qualified to meet all of your roofing needs. It is our goal to provide affordable roofing services with unbeatable quality. We work closely with other contractors when necessary to meet homeowners needs. Mention this ad and receive 5% off! Call us today for a free estimate! (907)328-8338

See It N 3D Design & Technical Illustrations

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See It N 3D Design & Technical Illustrations

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18 years of experience

The end product will be your Blue Prints, Floor Plans, Notes or drawings (non-technical nor artistic required) designed and converted digitally into 3D (Isometric) full color digital images. (animation available). The purpose and value of my service is convey ideas and purpose of my Clients (Architects, Designers, Artists, Contractors, Home Owners etc.) into images from 8.5 to 11" to Large format such as Poster Board or Bill Board size for advertisement or demonstration, Video 3D animation also available. SEEIT N 3D before you build it SAVE $ and TIME. My illustrations are the last step before the project becomes a reality. I have saved my clients thousands of dollars by allowing a Virtual Reality Preview of the end product/ project using the proposed materials, colors and textures. Email for a free consultation, include samples for a quote.

The end product will be your Blue Prints, Floor Plans, Notes or drawings (non-technical nor artistic required) designed and converted digitally into 3D (Isometric) full color digital images. (animation available). The purpose and value of my service is convey ideas and purpose of my Clients (Architects, Designers, Artists, Contractors, Home Owners etc.) into images from 8.5 to 11" to Large format such as Poster Board or Bill Board size for advertisement or demonstration, Video 3D animation also available. SEEIT N 3D before you build it SAVE $ and TIME. My illustrations are the last step before the project becomes a reality. I have saved my clients thousands of dollars by allowing a Virtual Reality Preview of the end product/ project using the proposed materials, colors and textures. Email for a free consultation, include samples for a quote.

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Kaltag Construction

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Kaltag Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape.. We offer free estimates and would love to hear of your upcoming project. Call or click for an estimate today

"Highly recommend going with this business. They do great work!"

Jarret H on October 2023

We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape.. We offer free estimates and would love to hear of your upcoming project. Call or click for an estimate today

"Highly recommend going with this business. They do great work!"

Jarret H on October 2023

A & A ROOFING CO

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A & A ROOFING CO

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Customers say: True professional
60 years of experience

Serving the interior since 1965

Serving the interior since 1965

ALASKA'S CHIMNEY SVC

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ALASKA'S CHIMNEY SVC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

full service chimney biz

full service chimney biz

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Delta Junction, AK

A typical heat cable uses 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.

To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.

Choosing between heated gutters and roof heating cables usually comes down to budget, appearance, and performance. Heated gutters cost less to install and blend seamlessly with your home’s exterior, making them a discreet, lower-cost option for preventing ice dams. Roof heating cables deliver more customizable and powerful heat along roof edges to handle heavy snow and ice, but they require more material and labor, increasing your upfront investment. Evaluate your roof design, winter weather demands, and energy budget to select the system that works best for your property.

Roof heating cables prevent ice dams by melting snow and stopping ice buildup at the roof edge. Ice damming occurs when melting snow refreezes on a cold roof—often right above the gutter line—and blocks water from draining, which can force moisture under shingles into your home. Heating cables maintain a warm channel that clears ice dams as soon as they form and protects your roof from water damage and structural issues.

Roof heating cables last between two and ten years before replacement is needed, wearing out faster than your roof itself. Their lifespan depends on climate severity, cable type, and exposure to physical damage. Consistent inspections and preventative maintenance—such as clearing debris, tightening clips, and checking electrical connections—can extend their service life and ensure reliable snow and ice protection each winter.

To safely remove snow from your roof, start with a specially designed roof rake, standing firmly on the ground and pulling snow downhill rather than climbing onto the roof. You can also apply calcium chloride ice melt to break up stubborn ice or gently use a secured rope from a safe vantage point. 

Keep in mind that large snow slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and pose a serious fall risk. If conditions are hazardous or you lack the right equipment, hire a professional to protect your safety and your roof’s integrity.

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