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The white blanket of snow is also a known killer; every year over 150 people are killed because of wounds, hypothermia and suffocation suffered in avalanches. To protect yourself and your family from such snowfall damage, installing roof snow guards could be the most effective step. The majority of avalanches are caused from the roof slopes with 30 to 45 degree slope angles. The roofs with more slope than that causes the snow to slip and avoids a huge buildup on the roof, and in case of flatter roofs, more force is required to move the snowpack. By installing barriers like snow sheds, avalanche net, snow fence and guards, you can protect your house from the dangerous snow movements. In past days, people used to defend themselves from the seasonal snowfall by putting stones and logs on rooftops. These natural barriers used to increase resistance and also offered insulation for the house. Now, these logs and stones have been replaced by the present day sophisticated and modern roof snow guards. These guards are installed on the roofs of the houses, buildings and offices to prevent snow slides, which can cause injuries. These practical and cost-effective guards are installed in rows for holding the snow effectively and making sure that it either melts completely or falls in small quantities. Tips to select suitable roof snow guards The type of guards installed changes according to personal preference and structure and style of the roof, hence selecting the right snow guard can sometimes get a little difficult. These tips might come in handy: • Consider the material, style and pitch of your roof – would a metal snow guard be more suitable or polycarbonate one? • Typically, there are four kinds of guards - Fence style, Pad style, Standing Seam and Pipe Style. Some guards are also available with heat tapes and help melt accumulated snow, thus offering better protection from snow slides. • Determine the snow load received in your area and select the guard that can handle the expected amount of snow precipitation. • Make sure that the guards you select are made of good quality material, as they will have to be out in all weather conditions and should be able to withstand that. • No matter what is the function of the product, if it is visible it should also look good. This is the reason why snow guards are available in various metal powder-coated colors. Select the one that looks good on your roof! As often believed it is not noise that causes avalanche but a heavy and weak snow cover in combination with a steep slope that result in a major tragedy. Installing roof snow guards can save you and your family from such unforeseen disasters. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards in Denver, CO, designs, manufactures and distributes roof now guards ( www.rockymountainsnowguards.com/search-by-roof ), bolt down and standing seam clamp style snow fences of all shapes and sizes for residential and commercial building. They joined hands with USGBC (United States Green Building Council) as a member organization committed to promoting environmentally-friendly practices.
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