Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts
About the Provider
TRA Snow and Sun was founded by Terry Anderson, who helped establish the concept of cold roof systems in the US. TRA Snow and Sun’s products help provide you with safety from the dangers and expense of sliding snow and ice, effective and cost effective mounting systems for solar energy collectors, and flexible roof flashings which have gained international recognition. For over two decades, our products have been selected by hundreds of satisfied builders and property owners.
Learning Objectives:
- Realize that codes and standards relating to snow retention systems are nonexistent.
- Recognize common hazards and damages caused when heavy snow moves on a roof.
- Compare and contrast everyday snow retention solutions and design practices.
- Identify and understand modern snow retention systems that can effectively and safely retain snow.
- List factors that need to be considered while engineering snow retention devices and layouts.
- Explain practices that can be used to eliminate ice dams.
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(32) Exterior Improvements
