SNOW GUARDS & SNOW STOPPERS
FOR METAL ROOFS IN EDMONTON

AMT Roofing – professional snow guards and snow stoppers installers for metal roofs in Edmonton, Alberta. We are a metal roofing company that serves both residential and commercial roofing projects in Edmonton.

If you are constantly confronted with ice embankments and snow on your metal roof and fear that one day it might harm your loved ones or someone else, then you would want to call us at 780-266-4444 immediately. Contact us to discuss an installation of snow guards and snow stoppers on your existing or a new roof in Edmonton and we will show you how committed we are at resolving your problems.

We are your one-stop shop for all your metal roofing needs in Edmonton and area.

What Is the Purpose of Snow Guards?

The main purpose of any snow retention or snow guard system is to retain snow packs on the roof so that it can evacuate the roof slowly and predictably through fine evaporation rather than suddenly and unpredictably in avalanche fashion.

Sudden snow pack falls sometimes can prove to be quite damaging and dangerous to both properties and individuals standing under or near it.

What Causes Rooftop Avalanches?

During a snowstorm as snow piles up on the roof, the sunlight is occluded from the roof, and snowpack is retained on the roof by two different bonds. There is a temperature-sensitive frictional bond between the blanket of snow and the roof.

There’s also a cohesive bond up at the ridge. One blanket on either side of the ridge co hearing to each other. And it’s a combination of those two bands that are resisting the drag load or gravity load of the snow, which is trying to slide off the roof. So, there are both frictions involved as well as a cohesive bond.

If the vector forces that drag load exceed the strength of those two bonds, then the avalanche will occur. So, what happens is the next day when the storm is dissipated, and the sun comes out, the sun’s rays shining through the slightly translucent snow warms the roof surface under this snowbank.

When the surface heats up, this temperature-sensitive friction lining is released. This bond is not only released, but the roof is also lubricated with meltwater. The entire drag load now is experienced by the cohesive bond at the ridge, which is too weak, and thus, the avalanche occurs.

Is This A Particular Concern on Metal Roofs?

Well, metal roofing is a good choice in any climate because of its durability and expected service life of more than 50 years. Notably, a characteristic of the metal is that it has a low coefficient of friction. So, in simple terms, it’s a slippery slope, and due to this, snow and ice are prone to sliding off unexpectedly. While this may seem to many people to be a desirable thing, it can also be a nuisance and even a danger.

Snow guards must be installed on a metal roof to prevent snow avalanches and sudden snow falls.

How Do Snow Guards Work on a Metal Roof?

When snow guards are installed on an inclined metal roof, they serve as anchors and prevent snow sheets from skidding off the roof. In addition, snow guards not only help to evenly distribute the weight of ice and snow on the roof but also assist in preventing possible damage or accidents that may result from the sudden fall of the snow sheets.

If you are looking for durable and affordable snow guards for metal roofs in Edmonton, we offer our custom made galvanized steel and pre-painted steel, both of which are available in standard thicknesses of 24, 26 inches, and many other sizes.

Reading our blog post about advantages of hiring a professional metal roofing installers in Edmonton will definitely help you to make a decision to install snow stoppers yourself or hire professionals.

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AMT Roofing Reviews

We had a favorable impression of AMT Metal Roofing from the get-go. Tony Brodeskur (ATM) was the first answer our request for a quote and came in with a favorable price. They were swift to come and inspect this sizable job, about 27,000 sq. ft of metal roof replacement, and started with the work immediately. Everything was completed as promised. This company is very professional in every aspect. The crew was working with great pride and did a commendable and complete job considering the many dormers we have on the hotel. They showed respect for our operation and always left the workplace clean. Thank you, Tony, Ben and crew, for a job well done – it was a very pleasant experience – we are happy to recommend AMT Roofing to anyone and for any job, large or small.read more

Andre Schwarz

18:43 20 Jul 20

Roof installation has been made very quickly and professionally. I think that is one of the best roof installation company in Canada. Ben and Jason showed extremely high level of experience. Good team players. Keep up the great work!

Max Lievikoff

19:27 22 Jun 20

Very professional and exceeded expectations, very happy with our roof!

Christopher Everitt

14:43 18 May 20

After reviewing multiple quotes from different companies on both metal roofing and shingles, we decided to go with AMT ROOFING as we believe their price for the product quality was the best. Everyone at this company was very professional and respectful of us and our home. The end result is absolutely stunning and we got lots of compliments on our new roof!read more

George Crozier

21:15 03 Feb 20

Very happy with AMT and service they provided. Product consultant took time to explain their product and provided a very competitive price. Installers were professional and neat. Love my new roof.

Bob Harris

16:10 23 Oct 19

Very happy with a job these guys did for me. Everyone was very professional and friendly. Definitely a great company to use if you are thinking of getting a metal roof.

Damian Firman

16:30 27 Sep 19

I own a 1950's home with an old style metal roof. It was a challenge to find a company that could/would install snow breakers in the Edmonton area. After getting a couple of quotes, I went with AMT and am thrilled with the service from start to finish. I spoke with Vlad early on a Monday morning, he did a site visit later that morning and then I received an electronic quote later that same day. The job was completed by Wednesday afternoon of that same week. Great work/service in an incredibly short period of time. I highly recommend AMT Roofing.read more

Darryl Sutherland

17:54 30 Aug 19

AMR wasn't the cheapest company that I got quotes from, but I'm glad I trusted them for this project. Spend the extra money if you have to, you'll thank me. They spent 11 days at my house making it perfect and clearly went above and beyond on several items that were out of scope that they could have billed me for but just did it anyway. I couldn't be more pleased. Tony, the project manager/ estimator was super personable, extremely responsive and put me at ease with every concern I had.read more

Jonathan Sturgeon

01:16 23 Aug 19

After getting several quotes for metal roofs I decided to go with AMT. These guys were impressive from the day they provided an estimate till the post-installation final inspection. Very reasonable pricing and superior product quality.

Peter F

21:53 08 Aug 19

These guys really deserve the 5 Star rating. The work is top notch, everyone I have dealt with has been extremely professional, and they are very honest with their pricing. Tony the sales guy was great to deal with answered all our questions and even got our eves-troughs done at the same time. I can't remember the name of the foreman that came to do the work but the entire crew was very well run. They cleaned up after themselves so well that if they didn't leaves signs and a new roof you wouldn't have even known they were there.read more

Justin House

17:48 28 Jun 19

I am very glad that I chose AMT for my roofing contractor. Very professional guys that made whole process easy and painless.

Jason Worowski

19:00 13 Jun 19

Very happy with our new roof, the whole process from start to finish was pleasant

Kenneth Jackson

17:47 29 May 19

Amazing service and prices!! Listen to your need and accommodation! Best company in the aria!!

Ellona Blesk

02:18 12 May 19

Living in Yellowknife there aren’t any local options to find suppliers for metal roofs. AMT Roofing was recommended to us as a company that would provide a quality product for a competitive price. Easy and approachable customer service. Very happy overall.

Dre

01:41 12 May 19

We recently had a new roof installed on our house and garage, and from start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Vlad, the sales and company rep., did a great job explaining the product and showing us a sample of what the roof would look like. The crew, led by Jason, was a group of hard workers who did a great professional job and cleaned up the worksite each day before leaving. From start to finish, we were very satisfied and pleased with the work ethic and attention to detail of the roofing crew. Of the four quotes we got, AMT had the best price, and in my view, has the best product. I highly recommend AMT Roofing for anyone interested in a long-last, great-looking metal-tile roof! Ronread more

Ron Guetter

19:25 16 Apr 19

Highly professional and reliable company. The entire process from the estimate to final inspection was flawless. Love my new metal roof!

Jeff Burton

00:53 31 Jan 19

Had my roof converted from shingles to metal. Vlad the project manager showed up had samples of colours and walked me through the procedure. Gave me a couple of options for the install. I went with the complete removal of old roof. Which cost a little bit more. He estimated 6 days to complete. The installers were very nice. They worked all day and hardly took breaks and got the job done in 5 days.read more

Karthiban Gnanasekaran

18:31 06 Nov 18

Glad that we went with AMT for our metal roof. Great job all around, very professional and easy to deal with. Wish all the contractors were like them! Once again thank you Tony and all the team for a perfect job!

ILLYA VELYCHKO

04:04 13 Oct 18

I'm very happy with the job guys from Alberta Metal Tile Roofing did for me. My new roof looks amazing and overall process was very pleasant. Even though this project was pricey compared to asphalt shingles it is definitely worth it in the long run.

Peter Gilday

17:53 03 Sep 18

It has been 4 years since we did our metal roof, very happy that we changed from shingles. Summers feel cooler in the house and no more ice damping in the winters. Most important for me is that our house looks much nicer with the European look metal roof. Thank you again for the great job!

Dasha F

10:42 31 Aug 18

AMT impressed me right away from the moment I made the first call and spoke with their office and then with professionalism and knowledge of their sales representative. Their installers did an excellent job installing metal tiles and were always friendly and informative to me during that time as I like to ask questions and oversee the process. Furthermore, since I'm new to metal roofing, I decided to hire an independent inspector to double check that everything was done right, and he found no issues on my new roof, so now I can confidently refer this company to my friends and family and be 100% sure that I've picked the right guys for the job! Thank you AMT Roofing for my new roof)read more

Jack Martin

22:18 09 Aug 18

Great company to work with! I decided that I no longer want to waste my money on asphalt shingles and ready to invest in my house. Got several estimates for metal roofs and was really impressed by a rep and product offered by AMT Roofing! So I chose to go with these guys and from then on the entire process has been extremely smooth. Now I’m a proud owner of a house with the most beautiful roof in the neighbourhood!read more

Nick V

04:25 30 Jun 18

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SNOW GUARDS & SNOW STOPPERS FOR METAL ROOFS IN EDMONTON

What Is the Purpose of Snow Guards?

What Causes Rooftop Avalanches?

Is This A Particular Concern on Metal Roofs?

How Do Snow Guards Work on a Metal Roof?

Submit Request

AMT Roofing Reviews

Follow us on Instagram

amtroofing

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16935 111 Ave NW,

EDMONTON, AB

T5M 2S4

3135 Universal Dr,

Unit 22, Mississauga

L4X 2E6

SNOW GUARDS & SNOW STOPPERS
FOR METAL ROOFS IN EDMONTON