Snow Slide Metal Roof

This avalanche effect is why most homeowners should consider installing snow guards on their metal roof.

Snow slide metal roof.

Also known as sno defender snow gards birds shoes blocks and jacks. The metal surface is very smooth and slippery so you need to have good traction and a secure grip. With expansion and contraction of the metal it is difficult to attach snow retention devices into the roof decking without causing a roof leak or slotting of the metal panel from the snow bracket fastener. Our metal roof snow guard products are a cost effective long lasting aesthetically pleasing snow retention solution for any metal corrugated standing seam asphalt shingle or slate roof located in a winter climate.

Snow panels are used to reduce ice damming at the roof s edge. Also metal roof systems absorb heat from the sun warming the surface in a way that lubricates the layer of snow and causes it to slide off easier and faster. The danger here is not only possible property damage but physical injury if a person happens to be standing below the edge of the roof when a huge mass of snow breaks loose. Snow guards are designed to prevent snow shed onto walkways balconies and other areas falling snow and ice can be hazardous.

On metal roofs it s a must to wear rubber soled shoes. The 1 piece snow guards are made with american steel. Aesthetically pleasing by matching existing metal roof color. Whatever the name these snow guards are of the highest quality and made by the amish community in the usa.

Homeowners of asphalt roofs are vulnerable to ice dams. It makes sense when designing a metal roof to shed snow not to keep it on. This style is not for standing seam metal roofs. Keeps snow from sliding like an avalanche off your metal roof.

This determines the snow guards ability to hold back layers of frozen precipitation to help eliminate unexpected slides. The prevention of ice dams can help extend the life of your roof. These occur when snow or ice on the roof melts and then refreezes at the roof s lower edge. Prepare your roof for the harsh winter months with the amerimax 31 in.

You should have the feeling that your shoes are sticking to the metal. Snow and ice buildup can slide off a metal roof causing a dangerous avalanche effect. Not for use in the valley sections of shingle roofs.