Snow Belt Roof

Some metal building manufacturers will not warranty a roof with a 1 4 inch slope.

Snow belt roof.

Custom sizes and material available upon request. Prepare your roof for the harsh winter months with the amerimax 31 in. When the snow piled up on the roof melting occurred and ice dams resulted in water ponding 3 inches deep. The metal also prevents leaking.

Metal roofs leak under these circumstances. These belts are about the same price as heat cables but you don t need an electrician and there are no ongoing electricity expenses. A 1 4 inch slope may work in alabama but one can expect leaks in minnesota or. Snow panels are used to reduce ice damming at the roof s edge.

The purpose of these ice belts is to shed ice and snow off the roof. Ice belt metal panels many roofs are made of shingles which work well to remove water until it starts to travel upward. Stock profiles fabricated 025 black bronze brown mill and white and 16 oz. Not for use in the valley sections of shingle roofs.

Can be ordered with ice belt rake edge. To take a more pro active approach in preventing ice dams you can install ice belt metal panels which are installed along the eaves to block water. The only purpose of ice belt panels is to shed ice and snow off the roof edge and if ice dams do form they can t leak into the roof. The prevention of ice dams can help extend the life of your roof.

36 h x 27 1 2 w. The ice belt can be installed either directly over your shingles not recommended or by removing several rows of shingles along the eaves installing synthetic underlayment or ice shield and then. 30 to 60 per linear foot of eave.