Metal Roof Snow

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.

Metal roof snow.

Without some sort of metal roof snow fence the result can be catastrophic as the blanket of snow avalanches off the roof dumping tons of snow onto anything in its path. There are some opinions that standing seam metal roof minimum slope is 12 but it increases the possibility of leaking on the few first days of snow arrival. Whatever the name these snow guards are of the highest quality and made by the amish community in the usa. Others allow a 1 4 inch slope.

Some metal building manufacturers will not warranty a roof with a 1 4 inch slope. If you still have snow or ice on your metal roof there are several different tools you can use to melt the snow like heat cables calcium chloride or hot water. Metal roof snow guards and snow stops are essential when snow accumulations begin to melt. A metal roof is great for preventing snow build up because the sun heats up the metal and causes the snow to slide right off.

Standing seam is the metal roof profile that has been gaining more popularity nowadays due to its clean and modern looks. This style is not for standing seam metal roofs. Metal roofs leak under these circumstances.