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Understanding and Preventing Ice Dams: Expert Tips for Homeowners
Ice dams form when heat escaping into the attic melts roof snow, which refreezes at the cold eaves and traps water that backs up under the roof. The fixes are attic insulation and ventilation — and a smooth metal roof that sheds snow and ice before a dam can build.
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Can You Walk on a Metal Roof? Safety Tips
You can walk on a metal roof, but you usually shouldn’t. It’s slippery, you can dent panels or void coverage if you step wrong, and falls are the real danger. If walking is unavoidable, use fall protection and slip-resistant footwear and step in the right places — but for inspections and repairs, it’s safest to call a professional.
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The Effects of Snow on Your Roof
Snow damages roofs by weight, not depth — and a foot of wet snow can outweigh several feet of powder. An Interlock aluminum roof adds almost no load of its own (~0.41 psf) and its smooth, four-way-interlocked surface sheds snow; one owner reported a 95% drop in roof snow load after switching.
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