Here in Utah, winters mean snow – and lots of it. Regardless of whether you love or hate it, no one likes snow suddenly sliding off of their roofs. Rooftop avalanches aren’t just startling, they can also be very dangerous to you, your property, and anyone in the vicinity. Snow Melt Utah offers high quality roof snow retention systems in order to help regulate how snow melts and falls off of your roof.
Our snow retention systems will keep snow and ice on your roof and melt off in a controlled manner, protecting you, your loved ones, your property, and anyone who could be walking by. It’s very important for Utah homeowners to have snow retention systems installed. Snow Melt Utah has the expertise in order to ensure you get the right snow retention system for your roof. We also do summer installation so that come winter, you’re prepared and won’t have to worry about snow and ice falling off your roofs and hitting people, vehicles, and decks.
What Are Snow Retention Systems?
Snow retention systems are designed to keep the snow on your roof and prevent it from suddenly sliding off in large chunks. These are metal devices which are installed right onto your roof, creating friction and providing barriers which keep snow in place until it can melt or fall off in a safe way. Snow guards have been around for hundreds of years and can be used on a variety of roofing materials from metal to slate.
There are several different types of snow retention systems:
- Snow Bars
- Cleats
- Snow Rails
- Fixed & Clamp Mounts
The professionals at Snow Melt Utah will be able to determine the best snow retention for you. We care deeply about the safety of each and every one of our clients. We’ll ensure that your roof snow retention system is properly installed and will keep your property safe.
The Dangers Of Falling Snow And Ice
We’ve all heard the horror stories of snow abruptly sliding off of roofs and burying people or damaging vehicles. Roof snow retention systems prevent potential calamity that these rooftop avalanches can cause. Falling snow and ice can be incredibly dangerous, so it’s essential that you do everything in your power to mitigate that and keep your property safe. Snow Melt Utah offers snow retention systems that help with safety, liability, and preventing damage.
Safety Issues
The most important reason why people need snow retention systems is to ensure the safety of their property. Without snow retention systems, people, animals, and property are all at risk for rooftop avalanches. Even on small roofs, a significant amount of snow can build up. This can often weigh tons. Plus, ice dams can form at the edges of your roof and lead to falling ice. People can be injured and even killed by falling snow and ice. Having a snow retention system installed can quite literally save someone’s life.
Liability Concerns
In the event that falling snow and ice causes injury or damages, you can be held liable. Snow retention systems protect against the risks of injury and damage, and also prevent the possibility of being held liable. This is because they control how snow and ice fall off your roof, lessening the danger.
Property Damage
Falling snow and ice not only poses danger for you, but also for your property. Snow can be deceptively heavy which can damage your roof and your building structure. Snow loads can tear out gutters, pipes, and other components that are attached to your building. Snow Melt Utah installs snow retention systems that will more evenly distribute the weight of snow across your roof, lessening the risk of property damage.
Keep Snow And Ice In Their Place
Snow Melt Utah provides exceptional snow retention systems that will be fitted to your roof or incorporated into your new roof design. Our systems will keep snow and ice in their place. Our trained professionals have decades of experience working with roofs. Contact us for a quote for your snow retention system today!
