Snow Shovels & Roof Rakes FAQ
What should I look for in a heavy-duty snow shovel?
For commercial snow work, choose a sturdy blade, strong handle, and a design suited to the job, whether pushing or lifting snow. Heavy-duty construction withstands the repeated stress and cold-brittle conditions that crack lighter shovels. A shovel that pushes snow efficiently or lifts and throws it without bending under load is what holds up to a season of commercial snow removal.
What is the difference between a pusher and a lifting snow shovel?
A snow pusher has a wide blade for pushing snow across surfaces without lifting, clearing large areas fast. A lifting snow shovel is shaped to scoop and throw snow where it must be removed rather than pushed. Pushers clear open areas efficiently; lifting shovels handle where snow must be moved aside. Crews often use both for thorough clearing.
What is a roof rake used for?
A roof rake removes snow buildup from roofs from the ground using a long handle, reducing the weight load and the ice dams that heavy snow accumulation causes. It lets you clear roof snow without climbing onto a snow-covered roof. For preventing the structural load and ice-dam damage that snow accumulation causes, a roof rake is the safe ground-based tool.
How do I choose a snow shovel for the area I clear?
Match the shovel type and blade width to the surfaces and snow volume: wide pushers for large open lots, lifting shovels for areas where snow must be moved aside, and durable construction for commercial volume. The right shovel for the surface and snow load clears faster with less effort, so matching the tool to the job matters for productivity through a long winter.
How do I keep snow tools from breaking in cold?
Choose cold-tolerant materials, since cold makes some plastics brittle and prone to cracking under load, and store tools where they are not repeatedly stressed when frozen. Heavy-duty shovels built for cold conditions resist this. Clearing the heaviest, wettest snow with a tool rated for the load and cold prevents the mid-storm breakage that leaves a crew without working tools.
Can snow shovels and roof rakes be ordered in bulk?
Yes. Snow shovels and roof rakes are stocked in quantities for outfitting winter crews with volume pricing by quote. Operations handling snow removal benefit from equipping crews with durable pushers, lifting shovels, and roof rakes ahead of the season, so they are ready when the first storm arrives.
