Rooftop Snow Retention Solving the Mystery with the Facts
About the Provider
TRA Snow and Sun was founded by Terry Anderson, who helped establish the concept of cold roof systems in the US. TRA Snow and Sun’s products help provide you with safety from the dangers and expense of sliding snow and ice, effective and cost effective mounting systems for solar energy collectors, and flexible roof flashings which have gained international recognition. For over two decades, our products have been selected by hundreds of satisfied builders and property owners.
Learning Objectives:
- Realize that standards or codes covering snow retention systems do not exist.
- Recognize the common hazards and challenges caused when snow moves on a roof.
- Visualize the disadvantages of some everyday solutions to snow difficulties.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a few roof design practices used as potential solutions.
- Know if different roofing types are effective solutions.
- Understand how modern snow retention systems work.
- List the factors to be considered in the proper engineering of snow retention devices.
- Briefly explain how to eliminate ice dams with ventilation, insulation, and snow retention.
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Design Category:
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
