Winters can be brutal in the North Lake Tahoe Basin of California and every winter, the snow is inevitable. Unfortunately, the snow falls everywhere and a good portion of it weighs down on your roof. The weight of that snow can cause your roof to buckle and cave in, leaving you with costly repairs, especially if you tend to neglect the roof’s needs after the snow storms. There are several options you can do to spare you the expense and inconvenience. Nickerson Roofing would like to elaborate on snow retention and ice melting systems that can help your roof combat the detriments the snow can do to your roof.
Snow Guards
Fastened easily to attach to a sloped roofing surface, the snow guards are in genius little accessories for your roof. It will assist with decreasing negative snow complications with proper installation from a professional. Between the potential rise of the temperatures outside and the heat emanating from the building, that original snowfall and ice will begin to melt once the snow and ice builds up on a sloped roof. A layer of water will develop between the snow, when the snow and ice melts, creating ice directly on the roof. As a natural lubricant, the water will make quick work of the snow and ice sliding off your rooftop all at once. The snow and ice’s fall will break, with the assistance of the snow retention, and be held on the roof. To help evenly distribute the weight of snow and ice which contributes to damage, the snow guards come into account. You can significantly reduce damage on pedestrian area, parked or moving vehicles, pricy landscaping, vents for plumbing or gutters, any skylights or atriums, lower or adjacent roof, and so much more with the brilliant combination of snow guards and snow retention systems.
How Effective are Snow Retention Systems
Below are just a handful of examples the benefits of snow retention systems and snow guards.
1) You can better control where the snow is going to fall with the snow retention that these systems as a major and highly beneficial advantage. As they help prevent large loads of snow from falling off your roof, keeping the snow off entry points and/or walk ways some people prefer the snow clips. However, the authentic snow retention systems are far more durable, have a longer lifespan, and offers even more control when the slide off occurs. You can still maintain your perfect temperatures and find the water flow.
2) Minimizing the possibility of roof damage or cave ins, the weight of the snow is more than sufficiently kept off your roof.
3) As a cost-effective option, investing in the snow retention systems saves you more money over time. Keeping your roof in optimal condition helps reduce the need of roof repairs and prevents extensive damage.
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Call Nickerson Roofing today so we can help your roof last the long cold winter season and keep the elements out of your home.
