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TonsOfSteel

Joined: Nov 18, 2011
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Looking for a reco for a snow blower for my new deck
Original Message Nov 18, 2011 2:13 pm

New Hampshire winter. 34'x12' deck. Own a big Ariens for the the driveway, looking for an alternate for the deck. Will need to clear deck, roof rake pulled down roof snow, and clear again. Prefer gas powered. Thanks

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longboat

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Re: Looking for a reco for a snow blower for my new deck
Reply #18 Nov 23, 2011 9:29 am

aa335 wrote:

It didn't bother or concern me at first. However, when there's little children around that can slip through or fall down from there, that's a different matter.

Agreed, but wife & I don't have any kids and don't ever have kids over. Kids would have to make a concerted effort to climb or slip through these rails. We have a dog and a cat - funny how they are smart enough to not climb over/through the rails! Anyway, if we ever decide to sell the house, it will be a simple matter to attach balusters if the next buyer is concerned.

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GtWtNorth

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Re: Looking for a reco for a snow blower for my new deck
Reply #19 Dec 14, 2011 10:05 am

I also have to rake the snow from the roof onto the back deck, and falling about 8 feet packs it pretty well. Up to now I installed 9 foot ramps over the stairs so I can drive the 24" 2 stage up onto the deck. This summer I snagged a little ss that I am rehabbing. I'll let you know how it works on the packed stuff.

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royster

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Re: Looking for a reco for a snow blower for my new deck
Reply #20 Dec 14, 2011 10:18 am

My deck is 16 x 28 and although it has a roof, a lot of snow blows in from the 3 sides, I keeep my SS Craftsman parked on my deck all winter.. My railing is before code so is only 30 inches high. I blow the snow out on 28 foot back side.

New_Yorker

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Re: Looking for a reco for a snow blower for my new deck
Reply #21 Dec 15, 2011 11:45 am

What exactly is your deck made of ? TREX ? Chemically Impregnated Southern Yellow Pine ? Western Red Cedar ? Something Else ?

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