Snow guards this summer?

By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards.

Summer is the ideal time to prepare your home for winter’s challenges. 

As the warmth of summer begins to dissolve the chills of last winter, you may be left reflecting on the challenges brought by heavy snowfalls. If you’re living in an area where the season’s snow was abundant, this could be the perfect time to evaluate whether adding snow guards to your roof is a worthwhile investment.

What are snow guards?

Snow guards are small sturdy devices installed on roofs to hold snow in place and prevent it from sliding off in large, sudden sheets. Instead of allowing snow to avalanche off your roof, which can pose risks to property, people and landscaping below, snow guards allow snow to melt gradually or slide off in smaller, controlled portions.

Professional roofing contractors can install snow guards during the reroofing of your home. Or, they can be retrofitted to your existing roof at a later date — like this summer! Roofs that are especially “slippery when wet,” such as metal, synthetic, slate and other slick surface roofs, truly benefit from snow guards.

Protecting property and people

If your home experienced heavy snowfalls last winter, you might recall seeing snow cascaded off your roof at alarming speeds. These snow slides can damage gutters, decks, outdoor furniture and landscaping. Worse yet, they can pose safety risks for anyone walking near your home. Snow guards mitigate these dangers by controlling the release of snow.

Safety first should always be your prime consideration when thinking about your home. During National Snow Guards Safety Month in June, Rocky Mountain Snow Guards created a checklist of tips for consumers on snow guards. You can read this online!

Preventing roof damage

Snow guards can also protect your roof from damage caused by the weight and movement of snow. When large amounts of snow slide off quickly, they can pull shingles or tiles with them, compromising the roof's integrity. Snow guards help distribute the weight of snow evenly, reducing the strain on your roof. 

Conclusion 

If the heavy snowfall of last winter caused you stress or property damage, snow guards can offer peace of mind and added safety for the next snow season. Ultimately, summer is the ideal time to prepare your home for winter’s challenges. Contact your roofing contract now to discuss retrofitting snow guards into your roof before the next snowfall arrives.