Keep Snow From Sliding Metal Roof

Unlike shingle roofs metal roofs have smooth surfaces that do not provide any resistance to keep snow from sliding off.

Keep snow from sliding metal roof. There is one common problem with metal roofing systems though. The 10 foot pro rib universal snow bar is used on metal roofs to prevent snow from sliding off the roof onto the ground blocking door entry areas or pathways. Snow bars allow the snow and ice to safely melt off the roof. The spring thaw results into the thick ice with a high density.

Position the rain gutter right the rain gutter should be installed a bit lower down so it is not directly in the path of the sliding snow and the metal roof should hang almost halfway over the gutter. Large snow masses on roof structures do look fabulous but they pose a great threat to passers by and to the building itself. You will have to adjust all of this according to how regular. Best snow retention snow guard systems.

See more ideas about metal roof roof snow. They are prone to snow build up that can suddenly break loose in a massive slide that covers anything below the roofline including patio furniture air conditioner compressors and other valuable items. How to stop it. Every year the snow and ice slipping down from one of our viewers roofs does great damage to their rain gutters.

This snow bar can be used on any of the pro rib or premium pro rib steel roofing panels.