Every homeowner has one large decision to make concerning the composition of their home. This major choice is determining the roofing material they will use on the roofs of their home. Choosing your roof The roof of a home is one of the most important aspects for the overall protection and shelter of the home […]
Outdoor retailer, Cabela’s, is constructing their first store in Delaware with protection from snow and ice avalanches by using TRA Snow and Sun Standing Seam Clamps on the roof. The “Caution: Falling Ice” signs are out again. But not at the new Cabela’s outdoor specialty store in Christiana, Delaware, the first in the state and […]
November 21, 2013 TRA Snow and Sun designs Universal Snow Bracket which is less expensive than other, larger snow guards and will compete with plastic snow guards. The new snow guard attaches to most roof types. TRA Snow and Sun, Inc., long recognized in the roofing industry for its engineered and safety-conscious approach to roof […]
Common roof architecture of homes in snow regions typically something look like the traditional A-frame or at the least has very steep angles and sides. This is due to the mistaken belief that steep roofs are best because you want to shed snow off the roof, thereby making the entire home safer and less at […]
For any who have experienced the damages to a home or property stemming from clogged gutters, then you already know how important it is to keep an eye on the gutters of a home and ensure that they are cleaned regularly in the fall. For those who are ignorant of the damage that could occur […]
Halloween has now come and gone and the fall weather is beginning to reflect winter’s cold. Homeowners who have not yet prepared their homes for winter should look to do so now. As time runs out for winter preparations, homeowners who have put off their home winterization need to begin as soon as possible in […]
Snow sitting on top of a roof can be volatile and dangerous. Like an avalanche, you can never be quite sure when it will all come crashing down. In several cases, adults and children alike have been unlucky enough to be underneath the heavy avalanche of falling snow. Many don’t survive, and those that do […]
Getting into the habit of inspecting your roof can save you a lot of time and money in the long run. Your roof is what protects your home from Mother Nature and it’s important that you take the time to inspect your roof and fix any problems with it before extensive damage occurs. Throughout the […]
July 18, 2013 TRA Snow and Sun’s new Gutter Bracket for half-round gutters is available in a variety of colors, sizes and quantities to help the contractors who install this European-style gutter. TRA Snow and Sun owner, Terry Anderson, began his business over 25 years ago using European ideas about roof snow retention, then bringing […]
By: John Del Grosso Published: Architectural West | March/April 2003 The power of snow is seldom apparent as each unique snowflake falls to the ground. Yet, when snow accumulates on the roof, the damage that can be caused by sliding ice and snow is a major concern. Tim Ryan, president of the Arrowhead Condominium Association, […]