Gutter Guards For Slate Roofs

Plain snow guards are available in cast brass and cast chromated aluminum needs painting.

Gutter guards for slate roofs.

We offer a number of different snow guards to suit any application and desired appearance. L x 5 in. Since raindrop gutter guards are made to fit 5 inch 6 inch gutters crc simply doubled up the gutter protection material by cutting off the back flange see flex flange post for more details of one piece and securing a second gutter guard. And snow slides on metal roofs often include snow from the entire roof making them extremely dangerous and extremely damaging.

Slip under shingles and screw to gutters. Many styles of metal roofs such as those designed to replicate the appearance of shake or slate roofs are thick enough to elevate the roof s surface. Surface tension guards work best if they re installed so the slope of the guard is similar to that of the roof. Slate roofs require snow guards with straps.

If your roof is made of slate or tile you will need snow guards specifically made for this application. These gutter guards feature a wire or plastic grid that installs by lifting the bottom row of roof shingles and then sliding the edge of the screen beneath so the weight of the shingles holds it in. Snowguards are highly recommended for almost all metal roofing systems because of their smooth surface. Leafree 10 per foot.

Snow guards have been around for hundreds of years and have historically been used on slate tile and metal roofs. A roof avalanche can cause damage to people pets cars landscaping gutters plumbing vents lower roof areas skylights and anything else that might be in the immediate area below your roof. Most gutter guards are made from plastic. This may require rehanging existing gutters.

The purpose of a snow guard is to help reduce snow ice slide not to stop it. W flex fit aluminum gutter guard with stainless steel micro mesh 25 pieces equals 75 ft.