Better Tips for Installing Snow Guards on Metal Roofs
Thinking about installing snow guards on metal roof panels this weekend is a smart move before the next big storm hits. If you've ever lived through a heavy winter with a metal roof, you know exactly why. One minute everything is quiet, and the next, it sounds like a freight train is crashing through your living room. That's the sound of several hundred pounds of packed snow and ice sliding off the slick metal surface all at once. It's called a "roof avalanche," and while it looks cool in slow-motion videos, it's a nightmare for your gutters, your landscaping, and anything (or anyone) standing below the eaves. ...