There is no rigid backing for the mesh, so will accumulated roof ice and snow bend these into a V?
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Not from my experience. We had a horrible winter with significant snow falls and ice storms. The guards held up amazing. Highly recommend.
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I had these for two cleveland winters and actually have a place on my garage that accumulates decent size ice dams, this product has not bent at all whatsoever.
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There has been no bending of this mesh at all! I had it through the last harsh winter and no problems. The only issue I have had with this, is at the valleys when there is a VERY heavy rainfall, the water will overflow. I will need to find an insert into the gutter at the 2 valley's to keep the water from overflowing. But again, I need to clarify, this is only during a heavy rainfall.
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I have had no issues with snow or ice. The mesh is very stout screening. This has worked great for me and I've had over a foot of snow with ice and no problems
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No added support is needed. The mesh is unusually ridged stainless steel with a slight linear corrugation pressed into it for added strength. Kind of reminds me of well screen, real stiff. Wet leaves that might stick on ours blow away once they dry out. fwiw-If you have ice accumulating at your roof edges you need to add either more attic floor insulation and/or ventilation in your attic to remove the warm air that's melting the roof snow. I'm not in the business, just a home owner who has learned the hard way about home care.
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Keith- This winter was the first for mine and they stood up fine. I haven't seen any deformation.
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Well the poles are arched and smooth but not real thick... As to snow? I would not recommend plus not very wind resistant either, mine lasted about one year then started falling apart! Hope this helps
397693
I doubt it would even hold snow. But if the snow did some how build up then no it wouldn't hold.
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Short answer yes. But, water expands when freezing and will crack and break pavement if you pull them in winter and leave holes exposed to snow, rain, and ice. Just be smart about your installation.
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It has a nylon bottom and won't slide very well on the snow. Icy hill, maybe but it won't be very stable. Also it doesn't have cold crack additive in the PVC and could bust if it gets too cold.
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I put these up last summer. They were up this past winter and we did not have any ice damming problems. I believe ice damming is more of an insulation issue ( for example an improperly insulated attic that lets warm air leak out & melt snow on a roof ).
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I'd say yes. You probably will be able to lay them side by side, bindings up. Or stack two together...if you stack two together, you may want to add an additional bungee or strap to hold the boards to the Block Wrap. This will protect your roof!
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Yes. I have had mine for about a year. However, you should note that when you have a 50-60 MPH wind event, you'll have to inspect the structure as the poles may come apart. I think this is reasonable. And, you'll need a broom to coax a snow or ice load off the roof's surface day to day. Accumulation of ice is accute at the edge of the roof and must be periodically inspected and maticulously removed.Tom Lehmann
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It would, measure the width of the roof, and see if the bar is small enough to fit. But this bar is a stick bar, and if it is not flat on all four edges, it wont stick all the way. I had to lock it in place with my snowboard rack so it doesnt fly away. Also if there is any curve on the roof of your rig, it wont fit correctly. Hope it helps
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Not yet but it will just waiting for spring. Rv is still covered in snow. I know of people who used them for RV roofs and they work very well. :)
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Yes, the plastic windows come off completely. The stakes are designed to screw into the ice, so they would hold best in dense soil . You could use regular tent stakes, as there are grommets on each corner.
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The supports are close together so the snow should not be a problem. The first ShelterLogic I had lasted for 5 years then started getting holes in it.
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I can,t really give an answer,i bought it for next year for windchimes,i won,t put it up until our snow melt sorry I could not be better help
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I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial location. Upstate NY, it snows here. I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial... » Read More I agree with the other responses. When installed and clipped to the roof shinges in the summertime the cables lie on the roof and stay there. They will not lift or move during a heavy snowfall. I would like to mention that even though during a heavy snow the cables will not melt all the way to the top, they will continue keep open channels at the surface of the roof which allows the melted water to flow underneath the heavy snowfall. Because of this you will not get ice build up on the eaves. Mine have been installed for 2 years and continue to function and are still secured in the orignial location. Upstate NY, it snows here. « Show Less
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With proper ventilation (to keep your roof cold) and insulation (so house air doesn't warm it up) you shouldn't have any ice damns so will be OK. I redid all that on my place before installing the guard, so don't know how it does with heavy damning. Without damning it has held up fine in the snow.
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It's a simple wheel and axle design. If snow and ice are allowed to build up anything can freeze.
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Tom I live in central upstate NY also and u don't have any more snow and ice than we do here. If it breaks you'll have hood damage to I would think. It is very well constructed and I would never worry about it breaking.