Jul 4, 2013 · The owner is now having a problem I have to fix. Because of the low pitch, snow slides off the roof VERY slowly (like over the course of a few days). As it does, it hardens and …

Dec 26, 2010 · Does anyone have experience with snow slides? I have to run a few on a new construction job. I have worked with them before but was wondering if anyone could give me …

Jan 16, 2009 · On metal roofs in snow country we try to put the lip of the gutter 1" below the fall line of the roof. That way, when the ice slides off, it slides over the gutter (hopefully).:thumbup: …

Mar 5, 2009 · They are around a 12/12 pitch or more- & I plan on using metal roofing as the snow should slide right off it the same day. I have 14 of them & one is a gable end. "i will make the …

Aug 9, 2005 · The roof is driving me nuts in the winter (Northern NY)- the snow does not slide off the roof, I'm getting ice build up. I've had problems with the melting snow & ice leaking through …

Mar 7, 2017 · 4 way is up/down the entire blade and up/down on the corners. 6 way is the same but includes angle so each end of the blade will get closer or further away from the tracks like …

Feb 10, 2011 · Do ridgevents pose a common problem in areas where weather includes snow. Do they allow airflow when covered by snow?

Sep 14, 2009 · Here, with huge snow loads (90 psf at ground), roof framing is routinely done at 24" centers, and the sheathing is 5/8" OSB. And everything built here has to exhibit the wet …

Apr 8, 2008 · I know this will be totally opinion based, but I'm wondering what everyone feels is the proper deck height from an entry door. We get a bit of snow here in Vermont as you well …

Dec 3, 2008 · You can't tell from the finished pictures but here's a deck that I built despite having to clean off snow almost every morning I was on site. I even had to shovel it off the lawn a few …