Roof Snow Shed

Protect your valuable outdoor items from the coming winter.

Roof snow shed.

The flip side to this is that it also becomes more expensive to build both in materials and logistical difficulty. The roof should be designed with overhangs large enough to provide protection for the walls and windows below. 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.

Additional roof bracing helps to distribute the load while preventing unwanted sagging. Some general guidelines that we try to adhere to. Avoid areas that will trap snow and lead to excessive accumulation especially on the north side of the roof. Roof slopes lower than 4 12.

Don t wait any longer. 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. But keep an eye on your energy bill and be sure to unplug them when warmer temperatures arrive. Basically the steeper the pitch the better it can shed snow and rain.

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.