Critical Analysis of Activities on Removal of Icicles and Ice from Roofs of Buildings and Possibility of Prevention of their Formation

The article analyzes consequences associated with inefficient removal and prevention of icicles and ice on roofs of buildings and suggests development of systems and devices to minimize these consequences. An inert solution to the problem of removing and preventing icicles and ice on roofs of buildings creates a bulk of other interrelated problems, most important of which is the threat to and reduction of the quality of people’s life. The internal development potential of the Russian Federation in the field of removal and prevention of icicles and ice from roofs of buildings is the key to reliable development of housing and utilities sector.