Use of Snow Guards this Snowfall
Underlayment is effective in order to avoid leaks associated with ice dams. When it is installed correctly at critical areas such as eaves, dormers and rising walls, the underlayment on slop will control the leakage but it does not prevent ice dams from forming and potential avalanche on your roof. Metal roofing is the premium roofing indeed and it is popular in many snow areas. Such metal roofing is effective by eliminating the source of meltwater that may causes ice dams by which allowing the snow to slide down. Even though that it is not a compulsory, the best way to prevent ice avalanche and other potential accidents is by installing snow birds or also known as snow guards.
Snow Guards
Snow guards or snow birds for metal roof are usually installed in a single row for home and multiple rows when it comes with energy efficient roof system,commercial buildings. The quantity and the pattern will vary depending on design of your roof according to the metal roofing contractor. The pattern is the most crucial part which hinge on the shape, pitch and the size of the roof. There are snow birds that are made from cast aluminum in order not to deteriorate overtime due to rusting. Also, there are premium snow guards which are made from powder coated color that can be the armor shield of the roof.
Cast aluminum
This type of snow guard is popularly used in metal roofing. It is recognized as the snow stopper that have the full line of retention to avoid snow or ice from falling which can possibly damage your car or can probably injured someone. This snow season, it is highly important for residential home owners to be aware about the risk factor when your home does not have snow birds to keep those snow stay on the roof until it melts.