Snow Slide Metal Roof

Prepare your roof for the harsh winter months with the amerimax 31 in.

Snow slide metal roof.

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. 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. It makes sense when designing a metal roof to shed snow not to keep it on. A method of retaining snow and ice on a metal roof so it will melt in place rather than shooting off the roof in a dangerous avalanche.

Snow guards are designed to prevent snow shed onto walkways balconies and other areas falling snow and ice can be hazardous. The prevention of ice dams can help extend the life of your roof. Keeps snow from sliding like an avalanche off your metal roof. 29 gauge steel material color matched to roof panels.

Aesthetically pleasing by matching existing metal roof color. 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. This determines the snow guards ability to hold back layers of frozen precipitation to help eliminate unexpected slides. Also known as sno defender snow gards birds shoes blocks and jacks.

The 1 piece snow guards are made with american steel. This style is not for standing seam metal roofs. These occur when snow or ice on the roof melts and then refreezes at the roof s lower edge. Snow panels are used to reduce ice damming at the roof s edge.

Whatever the name these snow guards are of the highest quality and made by the amish community in the usa. Not for use in the valley sections of shingle roofs. Homeowners of asphalt roofs are vulnerable to ice dams. On metal roofs it s a must to wear rubber soled shoes.

Snow and ice buildup can slide off a metal roof causing a dangerous avalanche effect. The best shoes boots for metal roofs are the soft soled shoes usually made of a light pliable rubber. This avalanche effect is why most homeowners should consider installing snow guards on their metal roof.