Should I remove snow from roof?

Should I remove snow from roof?

If your main goal is to prevent ice dams, you should clear your roof after about every 6'' of snowfall. But if your main concern is a roof collapse, then raking your roof after every 12'' or more of snowfall should be adequate. Don't try to shovel your roof snow yourself.

Do Metal Roofs prevent ice dams?

Third, metal roofs due to their smooth surface and heat handling characteristics, tend to shed snow quickly. This helps avoid ice damming. The interlocking nature of most metal panels also helps avoid problems due to ice dams.

When should you remove snow from roof?

A good rule of thumb is to get your roof cleared after every 6 inches of snowfall. If you prevent too much snow from piling up on your roof, it's much harder for ice dams to form and you can certainly stop worrying about any sort of roof cave-in.

How much snow can my roof handle?

Most roofs can withstand 20 pounds per square foot of snow. 2. Calculate the weight of the snow on your roof. Ten inches of fresh snow equates to about five pounds per square foot, which means your roof likely can support four feet of fresh snow.