Roof Snow Shed

Avoid areas that will trap snow and lead to excessive accumulation especially on the north side of the roof.

Roof snow shed.

Protect your valuable outdoor items from the coming winter. The roof should be designed with overhangs large enough to provide protection for the walls and windows below. There are advantages and disadvantages to having a steep pitch versus a shallow or low pitch the most obvious of which is the roof s ability to shed or withstand heavy snow rain or wind. The curved roof offers a lower roof profile with greater headroom it is more resistant to high winds too the greater the curve the better for shedding rain and snow although more complex than a gable it is reasonably easy for a beginner to build.

Invest in heating cables to help the snow slide right off your roof s back. Our extensive collection of snow load rated sheds are specially reinforced to protect against roof collapse brought on from snow or ice accumulation. Basically the steeper the pitch the better it can shed snow and rain. It makes sense when designing a metal roof to shed snow not to keep it on.

Additional roof bracing helps to distribute the load while preventing unwanted sagging. Position them along sections of the roof or in gutters to prevent icy build up. The flip side to this is that it also becomes more expensive to build both in materials and logistical difficulty. But keep an eye on your energy bill and be sure to unplug them when warmer temperatures arrive.

Some general guidelines that we try to adhere to.