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In places where the winters include copious amounts of snow, many residents decide to install some type of barrier on their roofs. These are marketed as snow holders, snow barriers, and snow guards. A … read more

Snow guards, snow brakes, and snow stops have been used for many years. All of these words have the same meaning. The purpose of snow guards is to prevent snow from piling up and sliding off of the … read more

On-and-off intervals of melting and freezing generate ice dams. Snow forms an insulation layer on your roof which warms the air in your attic.Snow melts and rolls down the edge of roofs and the soffit … read more

In many parts of the country, snow and ice accumulation on a pitched metal roof poses a problem. Snow accumulation on a roof generates sliding forces which can cause the snow to fall suddenly. This ef … read more

In areas of the country where snow and ice are common winter occurrences, homeowners have to pay special attention to their metal roofs. If you don’t take proper precautions, you could end up sufferin … read more