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Mountain Region Roofing (High Winds & Heavy Snow)
roofing in high elevation, steep slope roofing systems, ice and snow barrier installation, reinforced trusses for snow load, snow guard installation, roof avalanche prevention, class 4 shingles for wind, roof membrane for sub-zero climates, metal roof with snow brakes, ventilation in high…
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Snow guards or continuous snow brakes for a steep metal roof?
For a steep metal roof in a high-snow area, how are members choosing between distributed snow guards and continuous snow brakes? The decision seems less straightforward than simply…
Heat cables saved my pipes, but at what cost?
Last winter, I installed heat cables after a pipe burst fiasco. Worked great, but now I'm wondering about long-term downsides - like energy bills or safety stuff. Anyone…
roofing underlayments: which holds up better in snowy conditions?
I'm about to redo my roof and I'm stuck between two synthetic underlayments - Titanium PSU30 and Grace Tri-Flex XT. I've heard good things about both, but winters…
KEEPING ICY ROOFS IN CHECK: WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO TRICK?
One thing that’s helped me is running a zigzag line of heat cable just above my gutters, then using a cheap foam pool noodle to block snow from…
Finally tried heat cables - my driveway is thanking me
So I finally bit the bullet and installed heat cables under my driveway last winter. Honestly, best decision ever. No more shoveling at 6 AM or slipping around…
need advice on shingles that'll hold up in crazy wind
We're finally getting around to replacing our roof after a couple of storms did a number on it last year. Honestly, I'm tired of picking up shingles from…
Are regular roof trusses enough for heavy snow?
Just saw a news story about a warehouse roof collapsing after a heavy snowfall. Got me thinking...are standard roof trusses usually strong enough, or should we be upgrading…
heat cables for ice dams - worth the hassle or nah?
Last winter I got fed up with ice dams causing leaks, so I installed those heated cables along the roof edge. Wasn't too tricky - just clipped 'em…
Finally checked my roof after winter - anyone else find surprises?
Went up on the roof yesterday to check things out after all the snow and ice melted, and man, glad I did. Found a couple shingles loose and…
checking your roof after winter - DIY or hire someone?
Been thinking about getting up there and checking out the roof now that winter's finally done. Last year I climbed up myself, but honestly, heights aren't exactly my…
