If snow guards are installed they prevent the snow from sliding until it has a chance to melt.
Installing snow stops on metal roof.
Clean the surface of the metal roof panels with soap and water.
Learn more about the snow retention systems s 5.
Snow retention systems reduce the risk of sudden rooftop avalanches and mitigate the hazards present in the area below the eaves.
Read the manufacturer s installation instructions for the recommended temperature range for installation.
Place a mark with a pencil 6 inches up from the lower edge of the roof and 6 inches in from one side.
Mitigate the danger zone by installing an engineered snow retention system on your metal roof.
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.
The collection of snow on a roof can produce significant sliding forces which can cause the snow to fall suddenly.
The following is a recommended method for installing adhesive snow guards onto the surface of a metal roof system.
Continue to make marks 6 inches up.
Make the first mark 12.
Preserve your roof and allow snow drifts and snow melt to exit the roof in a more controlled manner.
Then get that project off the ground with our snow guard calculator.
The buildup of snow and ice on a pitched metal roof causes challenges in many areas around the country.