Right now, our homes are comfortably situated in the summer heat that’s keeping the usual mountain snow at bay. But in six months, we’ll all be under the usual, familiar white covering that can cause so many problems for our roofs and homes in general. And, like it or not, snow with all its magical […]

Snow retention codes do not seem to be a priority in the United States’ roofing industry. But it is very common to see snow and ice sliding off of a metal roof’s slippery surface. Snow and ice crush cars, and damages the roof, gutters, and landscape.  In some cases, snow and ice cascading off roofs […]

Every once in a while a customer will ask us why they should purchase our metal snow retention rather than the plastic ones they see. We typically don’t like plastic snow guards for many reasons. The first reason is because of the type of adhesive used to attach plastic snow guards. Through our testing, we have found that failure […]

WOW! Look at all that snow in Atlanta. As you watch the Falcons play football from your comfy home you know you’re safe and protected from dangerous weather. What about if you attended the game in person?  How safe are you? Just as the world-class Falcons prepare for the possibility of an incoming storm of […]

Snow Retention Case Study – Providing Engineered Snow Retention Solutions for HALF THE COST! TRA Snow and Sun solves problems!  It’s not just our motto to provide Engineered Solutions.  We really DO IT! On an addition to a home in Northwest Montana with a high snow load (100 psf); how do you retain snow on […]

Installing a snow retention system on your next metal roof can provide protection for the building owner and extra income, credibility and market share for you. As the winter build-up of snow and ice begins to thaw, and even in the dead of winter in some places, building owners run the risk of a heavy […]

Did you know that venting underneath the roof surface can prevent problems with condensation, ice damming, and increase energy efficiency?  A ventilated system causes warmer air to move through the system and escape through the ridge while cooler air enters at the eave.  This phenomenon has tremendous benefits and an excellent payback. Condensation A brief […]

Snow retention codes do not seem to be a priority in the United States’ roofing industry. But it is very common to see snow and ice sliding off of a metal roof’s slippery surface. Snow and ice crushes cars, and damages the roof, gutters, and landscape.  In some cases, snow and ice cascading off roofs […]

There are typically three different types of methods used when installing snow retention on a metal roof. Fastening through the panel to the roof deck or structure. Fastening to the panel, by mounting or clamping to the rib. Gluing or adhering to the metal panel. Each method has its pros and cons, so when should […]

If you’re like most roofing contractors that work in the mountain regions of the United States and Canada, designing snow retention can be quite the chore.  Often, a call to a snow retention manufacturer leaves a roofing contractor wondering how they will explain to the customer the number of snow brackets needed throughout the roof.  […]