Installation of metal roofing snow guards in Edmonton, AB
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.
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What is the purpose of snow guards?
A roof is an essential and one of the most important element of any building’s durability and longevity. At AMT Metal Roofing, we know that the quality of a building’s roof is key to the preservation of a buildings structural integrity.
AMT Metal Roofing is proud to offer our commercial roofing clients in Edmonton a wide selection of the best products on the market. We’ve sourced our metal roofing materials such as metal tile systems, standing steam and metal panels for durability, aesthetics, and value.
Our installation teams have skills, knowledge and experience to get the job done right, on time and on budget. We guarantee 100% customer satisfaction.
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.
Why Metal Roofing?
At AMT Metal Roofing we use only the highest quality materials to build commercial and industrial roofs. Our metal roofing systems are engineered to withstand the toughest degrees of stress, all while helping you save money and contributing to keeping our planet green. Metal roofing is the best solution for any commercial or industrial roofing project.
