Posts in Category ‘Snow Retention Systems’
Wautoma Snow Retention Installation: Preventing Ice Slides on Steep-Pitch Roofs
Central Wisconsin winters bring heavy snow, deep cold, and quick thaws. That mix can turn a smooth roof into a slide. The goal of snow retention systems Wautoma WI is simple: hold snow in place long enough for a safe melt so it does not come down in one sheet. If you want the full…
What Makes Ice Dams On The Roof & What To Do About It
As much as you may like the beauty of winter, it can cause some problems for your roof. When you wake up on a beautiful morning in Wisconsin and see the sparkling icicles hanging from the trees and roof as the sun kisses everything, it can seem so surreal. The fresh snow blanketing the ground…
Snow Retention Systems For Wautoma Roofs
As snow and ice builds up on a roof, it can slide down and fall on buildings, landscaping, building components, people, pets, or livestock. Higher pitched roofs are are often built in areas with cold snowy climates. Sliding sheets of snow and ice is more common because of the steep pitch of the roof. Sliding…
What is an Ice Dam and How Will it Hurt My Roofing?
An ice dam is ridge of ice that forms along the edge of a roof, creating a literal dam that prevents your Wautoma home’s roof from shedding water and snow. Ice dams can prevent snow from draining off of your roof as it melts. As the water rests at the edge of the ice dam…
