HUnewearl_Meira
Dec 28, 2006, 01:15 PM
From the Sweets Catalog
Avalanches Of Ice And Snow Are Dangerous And Destructive
The inevitable heating and cooling of snow covered roof surfaces causes a build-up of ice that begins at the eave and works its way upward. Smooth metal roof panels create a slick surface which is prone to release built-up ice and snow in large, dangerous avalanches. Sliding ice not only tears away gutters and downspouts and damages roof-mounted equipment, but also poses a danger to pedestrians, landscape, lower roofs and equipment upon which it may land.
Ice-Brakes are designed to hold built-up snow in place, allowing it to melt away gradually, preventing dangerous sudden slides.
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Now, wait a minute... Let's look at that again...
Ice-Brakes are designed to hold built-up snow in place, allowing it to melt away gradually, preventing dangerous sudden slides.
One more time...
Ice-Brakes are designed to hold built-up snow in place
o_O
Avalanches Of Ice And Snow Are Dangerous And Destructive
Are they as dangerous and destructive as a roof caving in because the snow's not escaping? O_o
Wouldn't it be better to just, y'know, design your roof and the perimeter of your house with it in mind that you'll be having these problems in your area? I mean, surely, this sort of thing doesn't come as a surprise... I mean... Northern Europeans developed houses with exceptionally steep roofs so the snow wouldn't build up on them? 'cause, y'know, their ceilings were collapsing under the weight and stuff.
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Avalanches Of Ice And Snow Are Dangerous And Destructive
The inevitable heating and cooling of snow covered roof surfaces causes a build-up of ice that begins at the eave and works its way upward. Smooth metal roof panels create a slick surface which is prone to release built-up ice and snow in large, dangerous avalanches. Sliding ice not only tears away gutters and downspouts and damages roof-mounted equipment, but also poses a danger to pedestrians, landscape, lower roofs and equipment upon which it may land.
Ice-Brakes are designed to hold built-up snow in place, allowing it to melt away gradually, preventing dangerous sudden slides.
http://products.construction.com/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_48264_515_204_24436_43/http%3B/205.142.52.224/swts_content_files/30975/E717912.jpg
Now, wait a minute... Let's look at that again...
Ice-Brakes are designed to hold built-up snow in place, allowing it to melt away gradually, preventing dangerous sudden slides.
One more time...
Ice-Brakes are designed to hold built-up snow in place
o_O
Avalanches Of Ice And Snow Are Dangerous And Destructive
Are they as dangerous and destructive as a roof caving in because the snow's not escaping? O_o
Wouldn't it be better to just, y'know, design your roof and the perimeter of your house with it in mind that you'll be having these problems in your area? I mean, surely, this sort of thing doesn't come as a surprise... I mean... Northern Europeans developed houses with exceptionally steep roofs so the snow wouldn't build up on them? 'cause, y'know, their ceilings were collapsing under the weight and stuff.
http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif