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Jason Thompson Roofing

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Jason Thompson Roofing

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Jason Thompson has been in business for 14 years and installing roofs in the northwest for 25 years .

Jason Thompson has been in business for 14 years and installing roofs in the northwest for 25 years .


Straight Sealed Roofing

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Straight Sealed Roofing

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42 years of experience

Complete tear off and restoration, new roofs, rot repair, structural damage and repair and gutter cleaning.

Complete tear off and restoration, new roofs, rot repair, structural damage and repair and gutter cleaning.


N CASCADE ROOFING & PNTG LLC

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N CASCADE ROOFING & PNTG LLC

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ROSE CONSTRUCTION INC

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ROSE CONSTRUCTION INC

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40 years of experience

We are a Whatcom County located home remodeling contractor, specializing in kitchen and bath remodels. Rose Construction Inc has been in business in one location for over 28 years.

We are a Whatcom County located home remodeling contractor, specializing in kitchen and bath remodels. Rose Construction Inc has been in business in one location for over 28 years.


R & R ROOFING

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R & R ROOFING

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Hi my company name is R & R Roofing. I been doing roofs for 10 years. Anyone that is in need of a new roof we are affordable or we can put you down on monthly payments.

Hi my company name is R & R Roofing. I been doing roofs for 10 years. Anyone that is in need of a new roof we are affordable or we can put you down on monthly payments.


MULLINS GENERAL CONTRACTING

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MULLINS GENERAL CONTRACTING

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Mullins General Contracting, remodeling your home to make it look like you planned it that way from the beginning. ~ Our business is local, family owned, and family operated. ~ High Quality is more than a customer expectation to us. It's a personal standard. ~ We specialize in custom restoration and remodeling including: Custom Decks, Home Additions and expansions, Garage-to-Living Area Conversions, Fireplace Box Installations, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Roof Installations, Skylight Installations, Interior and Exterior Repairs (even water damage, mold, or rot!) ~ We want to help you make your dreams a reality. - SICBA member

Mullins General Contracting, remodeling your home to make it look like you planned it that way from the beginning. ~ Our business is local, family owned, and family operated. ~ High Quality is more than a customer expectation to us. It's a personal standard. ~ We specialize in custom restoration and remodeling including: Custom Decks, Home Additions and expansions, Garage-to-Living Area Conversions, Fireplace Box Installations, Bathroom Remodels, Kitchen Remodels, Roof Installations, Skylight Installations, Interior and Exterior Repairs (even water damage, mold, or rot!) ~ We want to help you make your dreams a reality. - SICBA member


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DJZ Construction

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DJZ Construction

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17 years of experience

Fast, friendly, and fully functional, our professional Construction Company is well renowned throughout the Ferndale area. Our team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. We always stand behind our work, with customer satisfaction being our #1 priority. We have been in business for over 10 years and love what we do. We pride ourselves in being a small business, which allows us to have a level of communication with our clients that other companies cannot compete with.

Fast, friendly, and fully functional, our professional Construction Company is well renowned throughout the Ferndale area. Our team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. We always stand behind our work, with customer satisfaction being our #1 priority. We have been in business for over 10 years and love what we do. We pride ourselves in being a small business, which allows us to have a level of communication with our clients that other companies cannot compete with.


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Pioneers Roofing

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Pioneers Roofing

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30 years of experience

Family owned and operated, we perform all levels of Roofing, Siding, and Decks We offer start-to-finish solutions for every project. We specialize in all of your Roofing Needs as well as sliding and decks We guarantee high-quality construction for each and every project. Check out samples of our recent work,and you'll agree that we're the best choice for your home renovation project.

Family owned and operated, we perform all levels of Roofing, Siding, and Decks We offer start-to-finish solutions for every project. We specialize in all of your Roofing Needs as well as sliding and decks We guarantee high-quality construction for each and every project. Check out samples of our recent work,and you'll agree that we're the best choice for your home renovation project.


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Golden Craft Construction

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Golden Craft Construction

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8 years of experience

Welcome to Golden Craft Construction, where we go to great lengths to understand our clients' visions and bring them to life. With over 8 years of experience, we specialize in quality construction and are based in the Pacific Northwest. Let us help build your dream project.

Welcome to Golden Craft Construction, where we go to great lengths to understand our clients' visions and bring them to life. With over 8 years of experience, we specialize in quality construction and are based in the Pacific Northwest. Let us help build your dream project.


COMMON GROUND CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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COMMON GROUND CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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18 years of experience

Common Ground Construction is a design + build company specializing in post frame construction. We are family owned and operated with deep roots in the local community. We have a strong background in design and construction and place a special emphasis on projects that make sense both economically and environmentally. We offer full service design, permitting, project management, and construction for a variety of projects ranging from homes and outbuildings to agricultural and commercial facilities. We are equipped to handle site work, new or replacement roofing and custom concrete projects as well. We can be your handyman for the day or your full service project manager for the year. We are committed to providing personalized service and high quality products at competitive prices. We do use some subcontractors,mainly a plumbing and electrical company. Our projects are typically "hard bid" but we do offer some "time and material" services as well as hourly design work. Our estimates are always free. We currently have 7 full time employees and two part time. We provide health insurance, vacation, and other miscellaneous benefits to our employees. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Our license number is COMMOGC936CM.

Common Ground Construction is a design + build company specializing in post frame construction. We are family owned and operated with deep roots in the local community. We have a strong background in design and construction and place a special emphasis on projects that make sense both economically and environmentally. We offer full service design, permitting, project management, and construction for a variety of projects ranging from homes and outbuildings to agricultural and commercial facilities. We are equipped to handle site work, new or replacement roofing and custom concrete projects as well. We can be your handyman for the day or your full service project manager for the year. We are committed to providing personalized service and high quality products at competitive prices. We do use some subcontractors,mainly a plumbing and electrical company. Our projects are typically "hard bid" but we do offer some "time and material" services as well as hourly design work. Our estimates are always free. We currently have 7 full time employees and two part time. We provide health insurance, vacation, and other miscellaneous benefits to our employees. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Our license number is COMMOGC936CM.

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Lopez Island, WA

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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